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REV.   LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON.  D.  D. 

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FROM     THE 

PRAYER  BOOK   HYMNAL, 
ADDITIONAL  HY^XS, 
HYMNS   ANCIENT  AND   MODERN, 

AND 

HYMNS  FOR  CHURCH  AND  HOME. 


Use  in  Churches  where  licensed  by  the 

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PHILADELPHIA : 
RICHARD  McCAULEY, 
1S69. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year 
1869,  by 

Richard  McCauley, 

in  the  clerk's  office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United 
States,  for  the  Eastern  District  of  Pennsylvania. 


W.  W,  BATES,  Printer,  710  Sansom  St. 


CONTENTS. 


HVMN. 


Advent           .... 

1—  16 

Christmas 

.     17—  26 

Epiphany       .... 

27—  39 

Septuagesima,  &g.,    . 

.     40—  44 

Lent 

45—  58 

Passion  Sunday- 

.     59—  62 

Palm  Sunday 

63—  66 

Holy  Week,  Ac, 

.     67—  77 

Easter   Even 

78 

Easter-tide 

.     79—  94 

Ascension       .... 

95—100 

Whitsun  tide     . 

.  101—113 

Trinity  Sunday      . 

114—123 

Baptism    .... 

.   124—130 

Confirmation 

131—135 

The  Holy  Communion 

.   136—142 

Ordination,  &c.,     . 

143—148 

The  Laying  of  a  Corner  Stone 

149 

Consecration  of  a  Church 

150-157 

General  Hymns 

.   158—296 

The  Lord's  Day     . 

297—309 

Morning  .... 

.   310-319 

Evening         .... 

320—335 

Rogation  Days 

.   336—337 

Ember  Days  .... 

338 

The  Festivals   . 

.  339—368 

Thanksgiving  Day 

369—378 

Fast  Day 

.   379—382 

War 

383—384 

Famine     .... 

.  385—386 

Pestilence       .          ,          .          . 

. 

387 

The  Old  and  New  Year     , 

.   388—391 

Missions         .... 

392—405 

Burial  of  the  Dead    . 

.  406—413 

To  be  used  at  Sea 

414-418 

Hymns  for  Children  . 

.  419—427 

1.  III-5. 

1  Lo  !   He  comes  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favour'd  sinners  slain  : 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train  : 
Hallelujah  : 
Jesus  Cheist  shall  ever  reign  ! 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing. 

Pure,  ineffable,  divine  : 
See  the  great  Archangel  bearing 

High  in  heaven  the  mystic  sign: 
Cross  of  glory ! 
Christ,  be  in  that  moment  mine  ! 

3  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him 

Robed  in  awful  majesty  : 
Those  that  set  at  naught,  and  sold  Him, 

Pierced  and  nail'd  Him  to  the  tree. 
Deeply  wailing, 
Now  the  true  Messiah  see  ! 

4  Yea,  Amen  !  let  all  adore  Thee 

High  on  Thike  eternal  throne  ! 
Lo  !   they  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 

And  the  kingdom  is  Thixe  own  ! 
Men  and  angels 
Kneel  and  bow  to  Thee  alone  ! 


6  ADVENT. 

2.  CM. 

1  Hark  !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 

The  Saviour  promis'd  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  His  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love. 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

6  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  Hosannas.  Prince  of  peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  j 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name. 


ADVENT. 

III-3. 

Hail,  Thoij  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free  ! 

From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation. 

Hope  of  all  the  saints,  Thou  art ; 
Long  desir'd  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver. 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever. 

Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 


4.  Ill-l. 

1  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

"What  its  signs  of  promise  are  ? 
Traveller  !  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory-beaming  star  ! 
"Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell  ? 
Traveller  !  yes  ;  it  brings  the  day, 

Promis'd  day  of  Israel. 


0  ADVENT. 

2  "VTatchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends  ! 
Traveller  !  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman!   'will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Traveller  !  ages  are  its  own, 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman  !   tell  us  of  tho  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn, 
Traveller !  darkness  takes  its  tiight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman  !  let  thy  wanderings  cease, 

Hie  Thee  to  Thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller!  lo  I  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo  !  the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 

5.  ITI-3. 

1  Hark  !   a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding  ; 

"  Christ  is  nigh  !"  it  seems  to  say, 
"  Cast  away  the  works  of  darkness. 
0  ye  children  of  the  day  !" 

2  Wakened  by  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise  ; 
Christ  our  Sun,  all  sloth  dispelling, 
Rises  in  the  morning  skies. 


ADVENT. 

3  Lo  I  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven 
Let  us  haste,  in  godly  sorrow, 

Through  His  blood  to  be  forgiven. 

4  So  when  next  He  comes  with  glory, 

Wrapping  all  the  earth  in  fear, 

May  we  by  His  love  be  shielded  ! 

May  He  to  forgive  draw  near  ! 


6.  III-3. 

1  See,  He  comes !  whom  every  nation, 

Taught  of  God,  desired  to  see, 
Filled  with  hope  and  expectation 

That  He  would  their  Saviour  be. 
Sing !  oh  sing  with  exultation  ! 

Haste  we  to  our  Father's  home  ! 
Peace,  redemption,  joy,  salvation. 

Now  from  heaven  to  earth  are  come  ! 

2  See,  He  comes  !  whom  kings  and  sages, 

Prophets,  patriarchs  of  old, 
Distant  climes  and  countless  ages. 

Waited  eager  to  behold. 
Sing !   oh  sing  with  exultation  ! 

Haste  we  to  our  Father's  home  ! 
Peace,  redemption,  joy,  salvation. 

Now  from  heaven  to  earth  are  come  ! 


10  ADVENT. 

3  See  I   the  Lamb  of  God  appearing  ! 

God  of  God,  from  heaven  above  ! 
See  the  heavenly  Bridegroom  cheering 

His  own  Bride  with  words  of  love  ! 
Glory  to  the  Eternal  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Incarnate  Son, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Glory  to  the  Three  in  One  ! 

•y.  C.  M. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song, 

"Who  wondrous  things  has  done, 
"With  His  right  hand  and  holy  arm, 
The  conquest  He  has  won. 

2  The  Lord  has  through  th'  astonish'd  world, 

Display'd  His  saving  might, 
And  made  His  righteous  acts  appear 
■    In  all  the  heathen's  sight. 

3  Let  therefore  earth's  inhabitants 

Their  cheerful  voices  raise. 
And  all  with  universal  joy 

Resound  their  Maker's  praise. 

4  "With  harp  and  hymn's  soft  melody, 

Into  the  concert  bring 
The  trumpet  and  shrill  cornet's  sound, 
Before  th'  Almighty  King. 


ADVENT.  11 

5  Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 

With  all  that  seas  contain; 
The  earth  and  her  inhabitants 
Join  concert  with  the  main. 

6  Let  floods  and  torrents  clap  their  hands, 

"With  joy  their  homage  pay, 
Let  echoing  vales,  from  hill  to  hill, 
Redoubled  shouts  convey  : 

7  To  welcome  down  the  world's  great  Judge, 

"Who  does  with  justice  come, 
And  with  impartial  equity, 
Both  to  reward  and  doom. 


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8,  C.  M. 

1  Once  more,  0  Lorb,  Thy  sign  shall  be 

Upon  the  heavens  displayed. 
And  earth  and  its  inhabitants 

Be  terribly  afraid: 
For,  not  in  weakness  clad  Thou  com'st, 

Our  woes,  our  sins  to  bear, 
But  girt  with  all  Thy  Father's  might, 

His  judgment  to  declare. 

2  The  terrors  of  that  awful  day, 

Oh  !  who  can  understand  ? 
Or  who  abide,  when  Thou  in  wrath 
Shalt  lift  Thy  holy  hand  ? 


12  ADVENT. 

The  earth  shall  quake,  the  sea  shall  roar, 
The  sun  in  heaven  grow  pale  ; 

But  Thou  hast  sworn,  and  wilt  not  change, 
Thy  faithful  shall  not  fail. 

3  Then  grant  us,  Saviour,  so  to  pass 

Our  time  in  trembling  here, 
That  when  upon  the  clouds  of  heaven 

Thy  glory  shall  appear; 
Uplifting  high  our  joyful  heads, 

In  triumph  we  may  rise, 
And  enter,  with  Thine  angel  train, 

Thy  palace  in  the  skies. 

9.  L.  M. 

1  HosANXA  to  the  living  Lori>  ! 
Hosanna  to  the  incarnate  "Word  ! 

To  Chbist,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earthy  let  heaven,  hosanna  sing, 

2  Hosanna,  Lord  I  Thine  angels  cry  ; 
Hosanna,  Lord  !  Thy  saints  reply  : 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around, 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound. 

3  0  Saviour  I  with  protecting  care 
Return  to  this.  Thy  house  of  prayer  : 
Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  name. 
Here  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim. 


ADVENT.  13 

4  But  chiefest  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal  !  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest  ; 
And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 

A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee. 

5  So,  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  nvrny, 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. 

lO.  L.  M. 

1  0  Heavenly  Word,  Eternal  Light, 
Begotten  of  the  Father's  Might, 
Who,  in  these  latter  days,  art  born 
For  succour  to  a  world  forlorn  ; 

2  Our  heai'ts  enlighten  from  above. 
And  kindle  with  Thine  own  true  love; 
That  we,  who  hear  Thy  call  to-day. 
May  cast  earth's  vanities  away. 

3  And  when  as  .Judge  Thou  drawest  nigh, 
The  secrets  of  all  hearts  to  try  ; 

When  sinners  meet  their  awful  doom, 
And  saints  attain  their  heavenly  home  ; 

4  0  let  us  not,  for  evil  past. 

Be  driven  from  Thy  Face  at  last ; 
But  with  the  blessed,  evermore 
Behold  Thee  love  Thee,  and  adore. 


14  ADVENT. 

11.  II-3. 

1  0  COME,  0  come,  Emmanuel, 
And  ransom  captive  Israel ; 
That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here, 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  0  Israel ! 

2  0  come.  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save, 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  0  Israel ! 

3  0  come.  Thou  Day-Spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here; 
Disperse  the  gloomy  clouds  of  night, 

And  death's  dark  shadows  put  to  flight. 
Rejoice!   Rejoice!   Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  0  Israel ! 

4  0  come,  Thou  Key  of  David,  come 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home  ; 
^lake  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 

Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  0  Israel ! 

5  0  come,  0  come.  Thou  Lord  of  Might ! 
Who  to  Thy  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height, 


ADVENT,  15 

In  ancient  times  didst  give  the  law, 

In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  a-we. 
Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  Thee,  0  Israel  I 


12.  II-7. 

1  Great  God-  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ? 

The  end  of  things  created : 
The  Judge  of  all  men  doth  appear 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated: 
The  trumpet  sounds,  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before; 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  are  first  to  rise 

At  that  last  trumpet's  sounding ; 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies. 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding; 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3  The  ungodly,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing  ; 
In  woe  they  rise,  but  all  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing: 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  His  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 


1 6  ADVENT. 

4  Great  Judge,  to  Thee  our  prayers  we  pour, 
In  deep  abasement  bending  ; 

0  shield  us  through  that  last  dread  hour, 
Thy  wondrous  love  extending  ; 

May  we,  in  this  our  trial  day, 
With  faithful  hearts  Thy  word  obey, 
And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Thee. 

13.  P^  M. 

1  Let  me  not.  Thou  King  Eternal, 
Enter  hell's  domain  infernal ! 
Where  is  grieving,  where  is  sadness, 
W^here  is  sorrow,  where  is  madness. 
Where  despair  is  ever  sighing. 
Where  the  worm  is  never  dying, 
Where  the  shameless  are  astounded. 
Where  the  guilty  are  confounded. 

2  Me,  may  Zion  welcome,  saved  ; 
Tranquil  city,  seat  of  David  ; 
God  its  builder,  light  immortal ; 
Orient  pearl  each  blazing  portal ; 
Crystal  gold  its  streets  ;  the  nation 
Of  the  blest  its  population  ; 
Living  rock  the  walls  that  bound  it, 
Christ  the  guard  that  dwells  around  it. 

3  With  what  joyous  grafulations 
Throng  Thy  gates  the  festive  nations ! 
What  the  warmth  of  their  embracing  1 


ADVENT.  It 

TVhat  the  gems  Thy  walls  enchasing! 
Through  that  city's  streets  are  wending, 
Holy  threngs,  their  anthems  blending  ; 
There  may  I,  with  myriads  glorious, 
Chant  Thy  praise  in  psalms  victorious  ! 


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14.  P.  M, 

1  Day  of  wrath  ]  that  day  of  mourning ! 

See  fulfilled  the  prophet's  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning  1 

2  Oh,  what  fear  man"'s  bosom  rendeth, 

When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth. 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth ! 

3  Lo  !  the  trumpef  s  wondrous  swelling 

Peals  through  each  sepulchral  dwelling. 
All  before  the  Throne  compelling. 

4  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 

All  creation  is  awaking, 
To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

5  Lo,  the  book,  exactly  worded, 

Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded; 
Thence  shall  justice  be  awarded, 

6  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 

And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 


1 8  ADVENT. 

7  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading  ? 

Who  for  me  be  interceding, 
"When  the  just  are  mercy  needing  ? 

8  King  of  Majesty  tremendous. 

Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us. 
Fount  of  pity !  then  befriend  us. 

9  Think,  kind  Jesus,  my  salvation 

Cost  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation  ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation. 

10  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 

On  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me  ; 
Shall  such  grace  in  vain  be  brought  me  ? 

11  Kighteous  Judge,  for  sin's  pollution 

Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution  ; 
Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 

12  Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 

All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning ; 
Spare,  O  God,  Thy  suppliant  gi'oaning. 

13  Thou  the  harlot  gav'st  remission, 

Heard"st  the  dying  thiefs  petition  ; 
Hopeless  else  were  my  condition. 

14  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing. 

Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying. 
Rescue  me  from  fires  imdying. 


ADVENT.  19 

15  With  Thy  favored  sheep,  oh,  phxce  me, 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me  ; 
But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

IG  While  the  wicked  are  confounded. 

Doomed  to  fiames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

17  Bow  my  heart  in  meek  submission. 

Strewn  with  ashes  of  contrition; 
Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 

18  Day  of  sorrows,  day  of  weeping, 

When  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
Man  awakes  in  Thy  dread  keeping. 

19  To  the  rest  Thou  didst  prepare  him 

By  Thy  Cross,  0  Christ,  upbear  him  ; 
Spare,  0  God,  in  mercy  spare  him. 

15.  L,   M. 

1  That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day. 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
AVhat  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? 

2  When  shrivelling,  like  a  parched  scroll. 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread. 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead. 


20  ADVENT. 

3  Oh,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou,  0  Christ,  the  sinner's  stay 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 


16.  III-3. 

1  Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 

Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Jesus,  now  Thyself  revealing, 
Scatter  every  cloud  beneath. 

2  Still  we  wait  for  Thine  appearing. 

Life  and  joy  Thy  beams  impart. 

Chasing  all  our  doubts,  and  cheering 

Every  meek  and  contrite  heart. 

3  Show  Thy  power  in  every  nation, 

Oh  thou  Prince  of  peace  and  love, 
Give  the  knowledge  of  Salvation, 
Fix  our  hearts  on  things  above. 

4  By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Every  burden'd  soul  release  : 
By  the  presence  of  Thy  Spirit, 
Guide  us  into  perfect  peace. 


(Hljrlstmas. 

IT.  C,  M. 

1  'While,  shepherds   watch'd    their   flocks    by 

night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seiz'd  their  troubled  mind  ; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
"  To  you,  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

"  Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
"The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord; 
"  And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

4  "  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

"  To  human  view  display'd, 
"All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
"  And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith, 

Appear' d  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  who  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song  : 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

'•  And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
"  Good -will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men 
"  Begin  and  never  cease." 


22  CHRISTMAS. 

18.  III-l. 

1  Hark  !  the  herald -an  gels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  Kixg, 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled. 
Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

Hark  !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

2  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  Everlasting  Lord, 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come. 
Offspring  of  a  Virgin's  womb. 
Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see  ! 
Hail,  the  Incarnate  Deity  ! 
Pleased  as  Man  with  man  to  dwell, 
Jesus,  our  Emmasuel. 

Hark  1  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

3  Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Ptighteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Pvisen  with  healings  in  His  wings. 
Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 

Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 


CHRISTMAS.  23 

Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

Hark  !  the  herald-angels  sing 

Glorj  to  the  new-born  King. 

19.  c.  M. 

1  The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined, 

Have  seen  a  glorious  light ; 
The  people  now  behold  the  dawn, 
"Who  dwelt  in  death  and  night. 

2  To  hail  Thy  rising,  Sun  of  life, 

The  gath'ring  nations  come, 
Joyous,  as  when  the  reapers  bear 
Their  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  For  Thou  our  burden  hast  removed  ; 

Th'  oppressor's  reign  is  broke  ; 
Thy  fiery  conflict  with  the  foe 
Has  burst  his  cruel  yoke. 

4  To  us  the  promised  child  is  born  ; 

To  us  the  Son  is  given ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
And  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

5  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

For  evermore  ador'd; 
The  "Wonderful,  the  Councellor, 
The  mighty  God  and  Lord. 


24 .  CHRISTMAS. 

6  PIis  poTver  increasing  still  shall  spread, 
His  reign  no  end  shall  know; 
Justice  shall  guard  ITis  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

20. 

Chorus. — Shout  the   glad  tidings,    exultingly 

sing  ! 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King. 

1  Ziox  !   the  marvellous  storj'-  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how   lowly  His 

birth  ! 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling. 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee.  He  reigns  upon 

earth. 

Chorus. — Shout  the  glad  tidings,   exultingly 

sing ! 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  Kixg. 

2  Tell  how  He  cometh,  from  nation  to  nation. 

The  heart- cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 

round ; 
How  free  to  the  faithful  He  offers  salvation. 
How  His  people  with  joy  everlasting  are 

crown'd. 

Chorus. — Shout  the  glad  tidings,    exultingly 

sing  ! 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King. 


CHRISTMAS.  25 

3  Mortals !  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing. 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise ; 

Ye  angels,  the  full  hallelujah  be  singing, 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and 

the  skies. 

Chorus. — Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly 

sing ! 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King. 

21.  III-3. 

1  Hark  I  what  mean  those  Holt  voices, 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo  !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Cherubs  tell  the  wond'rous  story. 

Joyous  seraphim  reply, 
"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  High  ! 

3  "Peace  on  earth,  good- will  from  Heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven  ! 
Loud  our  grateful  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  Annointed: 

Heaven  and  earth  His  Praises  sing ! 
Oh  !  receive  whom  God  appointed, 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  "  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him  ; 

Learn  His  name  to  magnify, 

Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 

Glory  be  to  God  most  High  !" 


26  CHRISTMAS. 

22.  p.  M. 

1  Christians,  awake,  salute  the  happy  morn, 
Whereon  the  Saviour  of  mankind  was  born  ; 
Rise  to  adore  the  mystery  of  love, 

"Which  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above ; 
With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun 
Of  God  Incarnate,  and  the  Virgin's  Son. 

2  The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they  sang, 
And  heaven's  whole  orb  with  Alleluias  rang  j 
God's  highest  glory  was  their  anthem  still, 
Peace  upon  earth,  and  unto  men  good-will. 
This  day  hath  God  fulfilled  His  promised  word. 
This  day  is  born  a  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord. 

3  Oh  I  may  we  keep  and  ponder  in  our  mind, 
God's  wondrous  love  in  saving  lost  mankind  ; 
Trace  we  the  Babe,  AYho  hath  retrieved  our 

loss, 
From  the  poor  manger  to  the  bitter  cross ; 
Tread  in  His  steps,  assisted  by  His  grace. 
Till   man's   first  heavenly  state   again  takes 

place. 

4  Then  may  we  hope,  the  angelic  hosts  among, 
To  join,  redeemed,  a  glad  triumphant  throng; 
He  that  was  born  upon  this  joyful  day. 
Around  us  all  His  glory  shall  display  ; 
Saved  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall  sing 
Eternal  praise  to  heaven's  Almighty  King. 


CHRISTMAS.  2T 

23.  c.  M. 

1  Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join, 

And  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude,  combine, 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  Heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran 
And  strung  and  tun'd  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy,  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  Heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky, 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 
And  angels  flew,  with  ecstacy, 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark  !  the  cherubic  armies  shout. 

And  glory  leads  the  song  ; 
Good -will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  angel  throng. 

6  Hail !  Prince  of  life  !  forever  hail, 

Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 


28  CHRISTMAS. 

24.  III-5. 

1  Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 

Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story. 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth; 
Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 

Yonder  shines  the  Infant-light; 
Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King, 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar. 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations ; 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star ; 
Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly,  the  Lord  descending, 

In  His  temple  shall  appear  ; 
Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  Kixg. 

5  Sinners  wrung  with  true  repentance, 

Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains, 


CHRISTMAS.  29 

Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 
Mercy  calls  you,  break  your  chains ; 
Come  and  worship, 
"Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

25.  L.  M. 

1  0  Christ,  "Redeemer  of  our  race, 
Thou  Brightness  of  the  Father's  Face, 
Of  Him,  and  with  Him  ever  One, 

Ere  times  and  seasons  had  begun. 

2  Thou  that  art  very  Light  of  Light, 
Unfading  Hope  in  sin's  dark  night, 

Hear  Thou  the  prayers  Thy  people  pray, 
The  wide  world  o'er  this  blessed  day. 

3  To-day,  as  year  by  year  its  light, 
Sheds  o'er  the  world  a  radiance  bright, 
One  precious  truth  is  echoed  on, 

*'  Tis  Thou  hast  saved  us.  Thou  alone." 

4  Thou  from  the  Father's  throne  didst  come 
To  call  His  banished  children  Home  ; 
And  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea,  and  shore. 
His  love  who  sent  Thee  here  adoi-e. 

5  And  gladsome  too  are  we  to-day 

Whose  guilt  Thy  blood  has  washed  away; 
Redeemed,  the  new-made  song  we  sing; 
It  is  the  birth-day  of  our  King. 


30  CHRISTMAS. 

1  Come,  hither  1  ye  faithful, 

Triumphantly  sing ! 
Come,  see  in  the  manger 

The  angels'  dread  King, 
To  Bethlehem  hasten, 

With  joyful  accord ! 
Oh,  come  ye,  come  hither 

To  worship  the  Loud  ! 

2  True  Sox  of  the  Father, 

He  comes  from  the  skies; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin 

He  doth  not  despise. 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels ! 

All  singing  in  Heaven, 
*'  To  God  in  the  highest. 

All  glory  be  given!" 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

4  To  Thee,  then,  0  Jesus. 

This  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honour 

Through  heaven  and  earth; 
True  Godhead  Incarnate! 

Omnipotent  Word! 
Oh,  come  !  let  us  hasten 

To  TTorship  the  Lord ! 


Cplpl}anti. 


27.  II-6. 

1  Hail,  to  the  Lord''s  Annointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  froe, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemn'd  and  dying. 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  ; 
And  love,  and  joy,  like  flowers. 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth : 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains. 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains. 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing. 

And  daily  vows  ascend; 

His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kinordom  without  end: 


o2  EPIPHANY. 

The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever; 

That  Name  to  us  is  love. 

28.  p.  M, 

1  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 

ing ! 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine  aid! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  "where  our  Infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining. 
Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall: 

Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him  in  costly  devotion, 
Odours  of  Edom  and  offerings  divine, 

Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest  and  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  oflFer  each  ample  oblation, 
Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure ; 

Richer,  by  far,  is  the  heart's  adoration, 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning  ? 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine  aid  1 

Star  of  the  East  the  horizon  adorning. 

Guide  where  our  Infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


EPIPHANY.  33 

29.  II-5. 

1  Rise,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem  rise ! 
Exalt  thy  tow'ring  head  and  lift  thine  eyes ! 
See  heav'n  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  a  flood  of  day ! 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn, 
See  future  sons  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise. 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies ! 

3  See  barb'rous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend !  . 
See  thy  bright  altars  throng'd  with  prostrate 

kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings  ! 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay. 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away; 
But  fix'd  His  word,  His  saving  pow'r  remains — 
Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 

30.  III-5. 

1  Ox  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands, 

Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 

Zion  long  in  hostile  lands. 

Mourning  captive, 

God  Himself  shall  loose  thy  bands. 


34  EPIPHANY. 

2  Has  thj  night  been  long  and  mournful  ? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  prov'd  ? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning ; 
Zion  still  is  well  belov'd. 

3  God,  thy  God  will  now  restore  thee  ; 

He  Himself  appears  thy  Friend  ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee  ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end ; 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  will  surely   send. 

4  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble ; 

All  thy  wrongs  shall  be  redress'd  ; 
For  thy  shame  thou  shalt  have  double, 
In  thy  maker's  favour  blest: 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 


:>>^c 


31.  III-2. 

1  As  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold  ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright ; 
So,  most  gracious  Lokd  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Tkes, 


EPIPHANY.  35 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed ; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 

Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare  ; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ  !  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

6  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light ; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down ; 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King. 

32.  c.  M. 

1  The  people  that  in  darkness  sat 

A  glorious  Light  have  seen  ; 
The  Light  has  shined  on  them  who  long 
In  shades  of  death  have  been. 


36  EPIPHANY 

2  To  hail  Thee  Son  of  Right eousness, 

The  gathering  nations  come  ; 

They  joy  as  when  the  reapers  bear 

Their  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  For  Thou  their  burden  dost  remove, 

And  break  the  tyrant's  rod. 
As  in  the  day  when  Midian  fell, 
Before  the  sword  of  God. 

4  For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born. 

To  us  a  Son  is  given. 
And  on  His  Shoulder  ever  rests 
All  power  in  earth  and  heaven. 

5  His  Name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace. 

The  Everlasting  Lord, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  God  by  all  adored. 

6  His  righteous  government  and  power 

Shall  over  all  extend  ; 
On  judgment  and  on  justice  based, 
His  reign  shall  have  no  end. 

7  LoKD  Jesus,  reign  in  us,  we  pray. 

And  make  us  Thine  alone, 
"Who  with  the  Father  ever  art, 
And  Holy  Spirit  One. 


EPIPHANY.  3T 

33.  ^'  M. 

1  What  star  is  this  with  beams  so  bright, 
More  beauteous  than  the  noonday  light  ? 
It  shines  to  herald  forth  the  Kixg, 
And  Gentiles  to  His  cradle  bring. 

i. 

2  See  now  fulfilled  what  God  decreed, 

"From  Jacob  shall  a  star  proceed;" 
And  eastern  sages  with  amaze 
Upon  the  wond'rous  vision  gaze. 

3  The  guiding  star  above  is  bright, 
Within  them  shines  a  clearer  light, 
Which  leads  them  on  with  power  benign 
To  seek  the  Giver  of  the  Sign. 

4  True  love  can  brook  no  dull  delay  ; 
Nor  toil  nor  dangers  stop  their  way : 
Home,  kindred,  father-land,  and  all 
They  leave  at  their  Creator's  call. 

5  0  Jesu  !  while  the  star  of  grace 
Allures  us  now  to  seek  thy  face, 
Let  not  our  slothful  hearts  refuse 
The  guidance  of  that  light  to  use. 

6  All  glory,  .Jesu,  be  to  Thee 
For  this  Thy  glad  Epiphany  ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holt  Ghost  for  evermore. 

4 


3S  EPIPHANY. 

34.  c.  M. 

1  Joy  to  the  ■world,  the  Lord  is  come  I 

Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While    fields,    and   floods,    rocks,    hills   and 
plains 
Eepeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sin  and  sorrow  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow, 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

35.  '  III-3. 

1  Earth  has  many  a  noble  city ; 

Bethlehem,  thou  dost  all  excell ; 
Out  of  Thee  the  Lord  from  heaven 
Came  to  rule  His  Israel. 

2  Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning 

Was  the  star  that  told  His  birth, 
To  the  world  its  God  announcing 
Seen  in  fleshly  form  on  earth. 


EPIPHANY.  39 

3  Eastern  sages  at  His  cradle 

Make  oblations  rich  and  rare ; 
See  them  give,  in  deep  devotion, 
Gold,  and  frankincense,  and  mjrrh. 

4  Sacred  gifts  of  mystic  meaning  : 

Incense  doth  their  God  disclose, 

Gold,  the  King  of  kings  proclaimeth, 

Myrrh,  His  sepulchre  foreshows. 

5  Jesu,  whom  the  Gentiles  worshiped, 

At  Thy  glad  Epiphany, 
Unto  Thee,  with  God  the  Father 
And  the  Spirit,  glory  be. 

36,  III-2. 

1  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace. 
Shew  the  brightness  of  Tut  Face ; 
Shine  upon  us,  Savioue  shine. 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  divine  ; 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ; 
Let  Thy  love  on  all  be  poured  ; 
Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing 
Glory  to  their  SaviouR  King  ; 

At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  Holy  Will  obey. 


40  EPIPHANY. 

8  Let  the  people  pi-aise   Thee,  Loed  ; 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  aflford ; 
God  to  man  His  blessing  give, 
Man  to  God  devoted  live  ; 
All  below,  and  all  above, 
One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love. 


STl  III-3. 

1  Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness, 

Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die; 
Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  high ; 
In  the  house  of  God  abiding, 

Thus  they  sing  eternally. 

2  Alleluia  ihou  resoundest. 

True  Jerusalem  and  free  ; 
Alleluia,  joyful  Mother, 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee ; 
But  by  Babylon's  sad  waters 

Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 

8  Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below; 

Alleluia,  our  transgressions 
Make  us  for  a  while  forego  ; 

For  the  solemn  time  is  coming 
When  our  tears  for  sin  must  flow. 


EPIPHANY.  4  J 

4  Therefore  in  our  hymns  we  pray  Thee, 

Grant  us  Blessed  Trinity, 
At  the  last  to  keep  Thine  Easter, 

In  our  Home  iDeyond  the  sky : 
There  to  Thee  for  ever  singing 

Alleluia  joyfully, 

3S.  s,  >r. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet 

Who  stand  on  Sion's  hill; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  : 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are  : 
"Sion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King. 
"  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light  : 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ: 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 


42  EPIPHANY. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad: 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

39.  c.  M. 

1  O'er  mountain  tops  the  mount  of  God 
In  latter  days  shall  rise, 

Above  the  summits  of  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wond'ring  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round. 
All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow, 

Up  to  the  mount  of  God,  they'll  say. 
And  to  His  House  we'll  go. 

8  The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land  ; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Salem's  tow'rs, 

Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  He  shall  judge, 
His  judgments  truth  shall  guide; 

His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  crush  the  sinner's  pride. 

5  For  peaceful  implements  shall  men 
Exchange  their  swords  and  spears  ; 

Nor  shall  they  study  war  again 
Throughout  those  happy  years. 


EPIPnANY.  43 

6  Come,  0  ye  house  of  Jacob  !  come 

To  worship  at  His  shrine  ; 
And,  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 

"With  holy  graces  shine. 

.  Septitagcsima. 

1  Creator  of  the  world,  to  Thee 
An  endless  rest  of  joy  belongs  ; 
And  heavenly  choirs  are  ever  free 
To  sing  on  high  their  festal  songs, 

2  But  we  are  fallen  creatures  here, 
"Where  pain  and  sorrow  daily  come ; 
And  how  can  we  in  exile  drear 

Sing  out,  as  they,  sweet  songs  of   Home  ? 

3  0  Father  !  "Who  dost  promise  still 
That  they  who  mourn  shall  blessed  be  ; 
Grant  us  to  weep  for  deeds  of  ill 
That  banish  us  so  long  from  Thee  : 

4  But  weeping,  grant  us  faith  to  rest 
In  hope  upon  Thy  loving  care  ; 
Till  Thou  restore  us,  with  the  blest, 
Their  songs  of  praise  in  heaven  to  shax^e. 

41.  L.  M. 

1 0  Lord,  in  perfect  bliss  above 
Thou  couldst  not  need  created  love  : 
And  yet  Thou  didst  Thy  power  display. 
And  earth's  foundations  firmly  lay. 


44  SEPTUAGESIMA. 

2  Things  that  were  not,  at  Thy  command, 
In  perfect  form  before  Thee  stand ; 
And  all  to  their  Creator  raise 

A  -wond'rous  harmony  of  praise. 

3  But  even  while  the  world  came  forth. 
In  all  the  beauty  of  its  birth, 

In  Thy  deep  thought  Thou  didst  behold 
Another  world  of  nobler  mould. 

4  For  Thou  didst  will  that  Christ  should  frame 
A  new  creation  by  His  Name ; 

Its  seed,  the  living  word  of  grace, 
He  scatters  wide  in  every  place  ; 

5  Its  home,  when  time  shall  be  no  more, 
In  Heaven  with  Thee  for  ever  more ; 
Accepted  in  Thy  boundless  love, 

To  share  His  throne  and  joy,  above. 

6  0  Father,  bless,  for  they  are  Thine, 
O  Son,  direct  in  love  divine, 

0  Holy  Ghost,  with  grace  endue 
The  old  creation  and  the  new. 

1  How  blest  were  they  who  walked  in  love 
With  Christ,  while  yet  He  dwelt  above ; 
A  righteous  band,  sustained  by  grace  ; 
The  fathers  of  the  faithful  race. 


SEPTUAGESIMA.  45 

2  0  "who  can  tell  as  sliould  be  told 
The  praises  of  those  men  of  old ; 
Their  patient  faith,  their  longing  sighs 
Of  hope  uplifted  to  the  skies? 

3  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below 
They  deemed  the  world  an  empty  show : 
To  purer  joys  their  hearts  were  given, 
The  better  land  they  sought  was  Heaven. 

4  The  soul  that  truly  cleaves  to  God 
Still  longs  to  gain  that  blest  abode: 
0  Christ,  forbid  our  souls  to  roam. 
And  fix  them  on  our  own  true  Home. 

43.  c.  M. 

1  There  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read, 

"Which  heavenly  truth  imparts, 

And  all  the  lore  its  scholars  need. 

Pure  eyes  and  Christian  hearts. 

2  The  works  of  God  above,  below, 

Within  us  and  around. 
Are  pages  in  that  book  to  show. 
How  God  Himself  is  found. 

3  The  glorious  sky,  embracing  all, 

Is  like  the  Maker's  love, 
"Wherewith  encompassed  great  and   small 
In  peace  and  order  move. 


46  SEPTUAGESIMA. 

4  The  moon  above,  the  church  below, 

A  wondrous  race  they  run : 
But  all  their  radiance,  all  their  glow, 
Each  borrows  of  its  Sun. 

5  The  Saviour  lends  the  light  and  heat, 

That  crown  His  holy  hill ; 
The  saints,  like  stars,  around  His  seat 
Perform  their  courses  still. 

6  Thou,  Who  hast  given  me  eyes  to  see 

And  love  this  sight  so  fair, 
Give  me  a  heart  to  find  out  Thee, 
And  read  Thee  everywhere. 


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44.  II-l. 

1  Great  mover  of  all  hearts.  Whose  Hand 
Doth  all  the  secret  springs  command 

Of  human  thought  and  will. 
Thou,  since  the  world  was  made,  dost  bless 
Thy  saints  with  fruits  of  holiness, 

Their  order  to  fulfill. 

2  Faith,  hope,  and  love,  here  weave  one  chain 
But  love  alone  shall  then  remain 

When  this  short  day  is  gone : 
0  Love,  0  Truth,  0  endless  Light, 
When  shall  we  see  Thy  Sabbath  bright 

With  all  our  labours  done? 


SEPTUAGESIMA. 

3  "We  sow  'mid  perils  here  and  tears ; 
There  the  glad  hand  the  harvest  bears, 

"Which  here  in  grief  hath  sown  ; 
Great  Three  in  Oxe,  the  increase  give ; 
These  gifts  of  grace  hy  which  we  live, 

"With  heavenly  glory  crown. 

45.  ^'"t- 

1  Lo  I  now  is  our  accepted  day. 
The  time  for  purging  sins  away, 

The  sins  of  thought,  and  deed,  and  word, 
That  we  have  done  against  the  Lord. 

2  For  He  the  Merciful  and  True 
Hath  spared  His  people  hitherto; 
!sot  willing  that  the  soul  should  die 
Though  great  its  past  iniquity. 

8   Then  let  us  all  with  earnest  care 

And  contrite  fast,  and  tear,  and  prayer, 
And  works  of  mercy  and  of  love. 
Entreat  for  pardon  from  above  ; 

4  That  He  may  all  our  sins  efface, 
Adorn  us  with  the  gifts  of  grace- 
And  join  us  to  the  angel  band 
For  ever  in  the  Heavenly  Land. 

5  Blest  Three  in  Oxe  and  One  in  Three, 
Almighty  God  we  pray  to  Thee, 

That  Thou  wouldst  now  vouchsafe  to  bless 
Our  fast  with  fruits  of  righteousness. 


47 


48  LENT. 

46.  L    M. 

1  My  God  permit  me  not  to  be, 

A  stranger  to  myself  and  Thee  ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heav'nly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  all  my  purest  joys  forego  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense, 

Thy  grace,  0  Lord,  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

47.  L.  M. 

1  O  Thou,  to  whose  all  searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart ;  it  looks  to  Thee, 
0  burst  its  bonds,  and  set  it  free  I 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  remove  its  dross, 
Bind  my  affections  to  the  cross ; 
Hallow  each  thought,  let  all  within 

Be  clean,  as  Thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  Thou  my  light,  be  Thou  my  way  ; 

No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

Ko  harm  while  Thou,  mj  God,  art  near. 


LENT.  49 

4  "When  i-ising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  Thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour  !  where'er  Thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  Thee  : 

0  let  Thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  holy  hill. 

48.  III-5. 

1  Jesus,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  Thee, 

Bend  from  Heaven  Thy  gracious  ear, 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 

Friend  of  helpless  sinners  hear  ! 
By  Thy'  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

2  From  the  depths  of  nature's  blindness, 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin. 
From  all  malice  and  unkindness. 

From  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 
By  Thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

3  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power. 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses. 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 
By  Thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord  I 
5 


50  LENT. 

4  Jesus,  may  Thy  promised  blessing, 
Comfort  to  our  souls  afford; 
May  we  now  Thy  love  possessing 
Find  at  last  the  great  reward; 
By  Thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord ! 

49.  Ill  3. 

1  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ; 
Life,  and  health,- and  peace  possessing. 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend, 

2  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears  His  feet  I'll  bathe ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  His  death, 

3  Here  I'll  sit  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy  streaming  in  His  blood  ; 
Precious  drops  my  soul  bedewing. 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

4  Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation. 

Fix  my  heart  and  eyes  on  Thee, 
'Till  I  taste  Thy  whole  salvation, 
And  unveiled  Thy  glories  see. 


LENT.  51 

50  C.  M. 

1  Once  more  the  solemn  season  calls 

A  holy  fast  to  keep ; 
And  now  within  the  temple  walls, 
Both  priest  and  people  weep. 

2  But  vain  all  outward  sign  of  grief, 

And  vain  the  form  of  prayer, 
Unless  the  heart  implore  relief. 
And  penitence  be  there. 

3  We  smite  the  breast,  we  weep  in  vain, 

In  vain  in  ashes  mourn, 

Unless  with  penitential  pain 

The  smitten  soul  be  torn. 

4  In  sorrow  true  then  let  us  pray 

To  our  offended  God, 
From  us  to  turn  His  wrath  away 
And  stay  the  uplifted  rod. 

5  0  God,  our  Judge  and  Father,  deign, 

To  spare  the  bruised  reed  ; 
We  pray  for  time  to  turn  again, 
For  grace  to  turn  indeed. 

6  Blest  Three  in  One,  to  Thee  we  bow  ; 

Vouchsafe  us  in  Thy  love, 
To  gather  from  these  fasts  below 
Immortal  fruit  above. 


52  LENT, 

51.  II-4. 

1  0  Thou  who  dost  to  man  accord 
His  highest  prize,  his  best  reward ; 

Thou  hope  of  all  our  race  ; 
Jesus,  to  Thee  we  now  draw  near, 
Our  earnest  supplications  hear, 

"Who  humbly  seek  Thy  Face. 

2  ^Yith  self-accusing  voice  within, 
Our  conscience  tells  of  many  a  sin 

In  thought  and  word  and  deed  : 
0  cleanse  that  conscience  from  all  stain, 
The  penitent  restore  again, 

From  every  burden  freed. 

8  If  Thou  reject  us,  who  shall  give 
Our  fainting  spirits  strength  to  live  ? 

'Tis  Thine  alone  to  spare : 
With  cleansed  hearts  to  pray  aiight, 
And  find  acceptance  in  Thy  sight, 

Be  this  our  lowly  prayer. 

4  'Tis  Thou  hast  blest  this  solemn  fast; 
So  may  its  days  by  us  be  passed 

In  self-control  severe, 
That  when  our  Easter  Morn  we  hail, 
Its  mystic  feast  we  may  not  fail, 

To  keep  with  conscience  clear. 

5  0  Blessed  Trinity,  bestow 

Thy  pardoning  grace  on  us  below. 


LENT. 

And  shield  us  evermore  ; 
Until  within  Thy  courts  above, 
We  see  Thy  Face,  and  sing  Thy  love, 

And  with  Thy  saints  adore. 

52.  -  s. 

1  Have  mercy,  Lokd,  on  me, 
As  Thou  wert  ever  kind  ; 

Let  me,  oppressed  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

2  "Wash  off  my  foul  offence. 
And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin ; 

For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 
How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

3  The  joy  Thy  favour  gives 
Let  me  again  obtain, 

And  Thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
Idy  fainting  soul  sustain. 


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53.  c.  M. 

1  Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne, 
And  our  confessions  pour, 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 


54  LENT. 

2   Our  iDroken  spirit  pitying  see  ; 
True  penitence  impart  ; 
Then  let  a  kindling  glance  from  Thick 
Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 

8  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 
May  we  our  wills  resign  ; 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosoms  share, 
"Which  is  not  wholly  Thine. 

4  May  faith  each  weak  petition  fill, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies. 
And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it,  or  denies. 

5  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Sox, 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost  to  Thee, 
While  endless  ages  run. 


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54.  c.  M. 

1  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  0  magnify  the  Lort>  with  me, 

"With  me  exalt  His  Name ; 
"When  in  distress  to  Him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 


LENT. 

8  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 
The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Deliverance  He  affords  to  all 
AVho  on  His  succour  trust. 

4  0  make  but  trial  of  His  love, 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
"Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  Him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  thea 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear, 
Make  you  His  service  your  delight, 
Your  wants  shall  be  His  care. 


55.  L,  M. 

1  Where  high  the  heavenly  temple   stands. 
The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands, 

A  great  High  Priest  our  nature  wears. 
The  Guardian  of  mankind  appears. 

2  He,  "Who  for  men  their  surety  stood, 
And  poured  on  earth  His  precious  Blood, 
Pursues  in  heaven  His  mighty  plan, 
The  Saviour  and  the  Friend  of  man. 

3  Jesus,  Who  suffered  here  below, 
Feels  sympathy  with  human  woe. 
And  still  remembers,  in  the  skies. 
His  tears,  His  prayers,  His  agonies. 


56  LENT. 

4  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart, 
The  Man  of  sorrows  had  a  part ; 
Touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  grief, 
He  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 

5  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  Throne, 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known, 
And  ask  the  aid  of  heavenly  power 

To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour. 

56.  II-2. 

1  God  is  our  refuge  in  distress, 

A  present  help  when  dangers  press, 
In  Him  undaunted  we'll  confide  ; 
Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tost, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost, 
Torn  piece-meal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

2  A  gentler  stream  with  gladness  still 
The  city  of  our  Lord  shall  fill. 

The  royal  seat  of  God  most  high ! 
God  dwells  in  Sion,  whose  fair  tow'rs. 
Shall  mock  th'  assaults  of  earthly  pow'rs, 

While  His  Almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

3  Submit  to  God's  almighty  sway, 
For  Him  the  heathen  shall  obey. 

And  earth  her  sov'reign  Lord  confess : 
The  God  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms, 
Our  tow'r  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

As  to  our  fathers  in  distress. 


LENT.  57 

57.  p.  M. 

1  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
0  Thou  for  sinners  slain, 
Let  it  not  be  in  vain 

That  Thou  hast  died  ; 
Thee  for  my  Saviour  let  me  take, 
My  only  refuge  let  me  make 

Thy  pierced  Side. 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
Into  the  sacred  flood 

Of  Thy  most  precious  Blood 

My  soul  I  cast : 
"Wash  me  and  make  me  clean  within, 
And  keep  me  pure  from  every  sin. 

Till  life  be  past. 

3  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
All  hail,  Incarnate  Word, 
Thou  Everlasting  Lord, 

Saviour  most  blest ; 
Fill  us  with  love  that  never  faints, 
Grant  us  with  all  Thy  blessed  Saints, 

Eternal  rest. 

4       Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
"Worthy  is  He  alone, 
That  sitteth  on  the  throne 

Of  God  above ; 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days, 
One  with  the  Comforter  in  praise, 

All  Light  and  Love. 


58  LENT. 

1  0  Lord,  turn  not  Thy  Face  from  me, 

"Who  lie  in  "woelul  state, 

Lamenting  all  my  sinful  life 

Before  Thy  mercy-gate ; 

2  A  gate  that  opens  wide  to  those 

That  do  lament  their  sin  ; 
Shut  not  that  gate  against  me,  LcrF/, 
But  let  me  enter  in. 

3  And  call  me  not  to  strict  account, 

How  I  have  sojourned  here  ; 
For  then  my  guilty  conscience  knows 
How  vile  I  shall  appear. 

4  With  favour  Lord  look  down  on  me, 

"Who  Thy  relief  implore  ; 
As  Thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 
"Who  Thy  blest  Name  adore. 

5  0  let  Thy  tender  mercy  now 

Afford  me  needful  aid  ; 
According  to  Thy  promise  Lord, 
To  me.  Thy  servant,  made  ! 

6  Mercy,  Good  Lord  mercy  I  ask ; 

This  is  my  humble  prayer  ; 
For  mercy,  Lord  is  all  my  suit. 
0  let  Thy  mercy  spare. 


(Hljs  Iiitl]  ^mibaVi  in  £cut. 

(  Sometimes  called  Passion  Sunday,  ) 
59.  L.  M. 

1  The  Royal  Banners  forward  go, 

The  Cross  shines  forth  in  mystic  glow, 
"Where  He   in   flesh,   our  flesh  who   made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom  paid. 

2  There  whilst  He  hung,  His  sacred  Side 
By  soldier's  spear  was  opened  wide, 

To  cleanse  us  in  the  precious  flood 
Of  Water  mingled  with  His  Blood. 

3  Fulfilled  is  now  what  David  told 
In  true  prophetic  song  of  old. 

How  God,  the  heathen's  King  should  be, 
For  God  is  reigning  from  the  tree. 

4  0  tree  of  glory,  tree  most  fair, 
Ordained  those  Holy  Limbs  to  bear, 
How  bright  in  purple  robe  it  stood. 
The  purple  of  a  Saviour's  Blood. 

5  Upon  its  arms,  like  balance  true. 

He  weighed  the  price  for  sinners  duo. 
The  price  which  none  but  He  could  pay, 
And  spoiled  the  spoiler  of  his  prey. 

6  To  Thee,  Eternal  Three  in  Oxe, 
Let  homage  meet  by  all  be  done  ; 
As  by  the  Cross  Thou  dost  restore. 
So  rule  and  guide  us  evei*more. 


CO  TZE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


60.  L.  M. 

1  We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died. 

Of  Him  AVho  died  upon  the  Cross  ; 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride, 
For  this  Tve  count  the  world  but  loss. 

2  Inscribed  upon  the  Cross  we  see 

In  shining  letters,  '*God  is  Love, 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree. 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  Cross  I  it  takes  our  guilt  awa3\  : 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 

It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 

And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave. 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight ; 
It  takes  its  terror  from  the  grave. 

And  gilds  the  bed  of   death  with  light. 

5  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 

The  angels'  theme  in  heaven  above. 

6  To  Christ,  Who  won  for  sinners  grace, 

By  bitter  grief  and  anguish  sore, 
Be  praise  from  all  the  ransomed  race 
For  ever,  and  for  evermore. 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IX   LENT.  61 


61.  L.  M. 

1  WiiEX  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 

On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast 

Save  in  the  Cross  of  Christ  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  Blood, 

3  See,  from  His  Head.  His  Hands,  His  Feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingling  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  miue, 

That  were  an  offering  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 

5  To  Christ,  Who  won  for  sinners  grace, 

By  bitter  grief  and  anguish  sore. 
Be  praise  from  all  the  ransomed  race, 
For  ever,  and  for  evermore. 

6-2.  "^"  ni-.s 

1  Now,  my  soul,  Thy  voice  upraising, 
Tell  in  sweet  and  mournful  strain, 
How  the  Crucified,  enduring 

Grief,  and  wounds,  and  dying  pain, 
6 


62         THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


Freely  of  His  love  was  offered, 
Sinless  was  for  sinners  slain. 

2  Scourged  with  unrelenting  fury 

For  the  sins  which  we  deplore, 
By  His  livid  Stripes  He  heals  us, 

Raising  us  to  fall  no  more  ; 
All  our  bruises  gently  soothing. 

Binding  up  the  bleeding  sore. 

3  See !    His  Hands  and   Feet  are  fastened ; 

So  He  makes  His  people  free : 
Not  a  wound  whence  Blood  is  flowing 

But  a  Fount  of  Grace  shall  be ; 
Yea,  the  very  nails  which  nail  Him 

Nail  us  also  to  the  Tree. 

4  Through  His  Heart  the  spear  is  piercing. 

Though  His  foes  have  seen  Him  die ; 
Blood  and  Water  thence  are  streaming 

In  a  tide  of  mystery, 
Water  from  our  guilt  to  cleanse  us, 

Blood  to  win  us  crowns  on  high. 

5  Jesus,  may  those  precious  Fountains 

Drink  to  thirsting  souls  afford ; 
Let  them  be  our  cup  and  Healing, 

And  at  length  our  full  Reward ; 
So  a  ransomed  world  shall  ever 

Praise  Thee,  its  Redeeming  Lord. 


<^\]t  Sunbav^  na't  before  (Easter. 

(Sometimes  called  Palm  Sunday.) 

63.  ni-4. 

1  Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 
All  His  raiment  stain'd  with  blood, 

To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 
Bringing  and  bestowing  good; 
Glorious  in  the  garb  He  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  He  bears  ? 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 
Trav'ling  onward  in  His  might ; 

'Tis  the  Saviour,  0  how  glorious 

To  His  people  is  the  sight! 
Satan  conquer'd,  and  the  grave. 
Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3  Why  that  blood  His  raiment  staining  ? 
'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain  j 

Of  His  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None,  the  contest  to  maintain  : 
Fall'n  they  are,  no  more  to  rise, 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4  Mighty  Victor,  Reign  for  ever. 
Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won ; 

Never  shall  thy  people,  never 

Cease  to  sing  what  Thou  hast  done  ! 
Thou  hast  fought  Thy  people's  foes; 
Thou  hast  heal'd  thy  people's  woes  ! 


C)i    THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER. 

64.  II-6 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honour 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King  ! 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  Hosannas  ring. 

1  Thou  ai-t  the  Kixa  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  Royal  Son, 
Vv'ho  in  the  Loed's  Name  comest, 
The' King  and  Blessed  One. 
All  glory,  &c. 

2  The  company  of  Angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high. 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created  make  reply. 

All  glory,  &c. 
o  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went, 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

All  glory,  &c. 

4  To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise, 
To  Thee  now  high  exalted 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glory,  &c. 

5  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises  ; 

Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 
All  glory,  &.C. 


THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER.    G5 
65.  L.  M. 

1  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty! 
Hark  I  all  the  tribes  Hosanna  cry  ; 
0  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road, 

With  palms  and  scattered  garments  strowed. 

2  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die : 

0  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

3  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes, 
To  see  the  approaching  Sacrifice. 

4  Ride  on !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

The  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh: 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  Throne 
Awaits  His  own  anointed  Sox. 

5  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp,  ride  on  to  die : 
Bow  Thy  meek  Head  to  mortal  pain. 
Then  take,  0  God,  Thy  Power,  and  reign. 

66.  ni-3. 

1  Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus, 

Hail,  Thou  Gallilean  King  ; 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us  ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring ! 


CG  THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER. 

Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 
Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame ; 

By  Thy  merit  find  we  favour  ; 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  Avere  laid; 
By  Almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven, — 

Man  is  reconciled  to  God. 

8  Jesus,  low  we  bow  before  Thee, 

Mediator  glorified  ! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side  ; 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, — 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding. 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  never  ceasing, 

INIeet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits. 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits. 

Help  to  chant  Emmanuel's  praise. 


(jpmus  for  tljc  Cjoh)  lUrek  ant)  (5oo^ 
Jrlbau. 

6V.  III-4. 

1  He  "Who  once  in  rigliteous  vengeance 

Whelmed  the  world  beneath  the  flood, 
Once  again  in  mercj  cleansed  it 

With  His  own  most  precious  Blood; 
Coming  from  His  Throne  on  high, 
On  th3  painful  Cross  to  die. 

2  0  the  wisdom  of  th'  Eternal ! 

0  tlie  depth  of  love  divine! 
O  the  sweetness  of  that  mercy 

Which  in  Jesus  Christ  did  shine! 
We  were  sinners  doomed  to  die; 
Jesus  paid  the  penalty, 

3  When  before  the  Judge  we  tremble. 

Conscious  of  His  broken  laws, 
May  the  Blood  of  His  atonement 

Cry  aloud,  and  plead  our  cause, 
Bid  our  guilty  terrours  cease, 
Be  our  pardon  and  our  peace. 

4  PraxcE  and  Author  of  Salvation, 

LoB.1)  of  ]Majesiy  supreme, 
Jesu,  praise  to  Thee  be  given 

By  the  world  Thou  didst  redeem, 
Glory  to  tlie  Fathee.  be, 
And  the  Spieit  One  with  Three. 


68      HYMNS  FOR  THE  HOLY  WEEK  AND 
GOOD  FRIDAY. 

68.  III-2. 

1  Sign's  Daughter,  weep  no  more. 
Though  thy  troubled  heart  be  sore  ; 
He  of  Whom  the  Psalmist  sung, 
Hk  Who  woke  the  Pi-ophet's  tongue, 
Christ,  the  Mediator  blest, 
Brings  thee  everlasting  rest. 

2  In  a  garden  man  became, 

Heir  of  sin,  and  death,  and  shame ; 
Jesus  in  a  garden  wins 
Life,  and  pardon  for  our  sins ; 
Through  His  hour  of  agony 
Praying  in  Gethsemane. 

8  There  for  us  He  intercedes  ; 
There  with  God  the  Fatheh  pleads; 
Willing  there  for  us  ta  drain 
To  the  dregs  the  cup  of  pain. 
That  in  everlasting  Day 
He  may  wipe  our  tears  away. 

4  Therefore  to  His  Name  be  given 
Glory  both  in  earth  and  heaven ; 
To  the  Father,  and  the  Sox, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Honoux',  praise,  and  glory  be. 
Now  and  through  eternity. 


IIYMXS  FOR  THE  HOLY  WEEK  AND      G9 
GOOD  FRIDAY. 

69.  n-G. 

1  0  Sacred  Head,  surrounded 

By  crown  of  piercing  thorn  ! 
0  bleeding  Head,  so  wounded, 

Pveviled,  and  put  to  scorn  ! 
Death's  pallid  hue  comes  o'er  Thee, 

The  glow  of  life  decays. 
Yet  angel  hosts  adore  Thee, 

And  tremble  as  they  gaze. 

2  I  see  Thy  strength  and  vigour 

All  fading  in  the  strife. 
And  death  with  cruel  rigour 

Bereaving  Thee  of  life ; 
O  agony  and  dying  ! 

0  love  to  sinners  free  ! 
Jesu,  all  grace  supplying, 

O  turn  Thy  Face  on  me. 

3  In  this  Thy  bitter, passion. 

Good  Shepherd,  think  of  me 
Vrith  Thy  most  sweet  ccmpassicn, 

Unwoi'thy  though  I  be  : 
Beneath  Thy  Cross  abiding, 

For  ever  would  I  rest ; 
In  Thy  dear  love  confiding. 

And  with  Thy  presence  blest. 


TO      HYMNS  FOR  THE  HOLY  WEEK  AND 
GOOD  FRIDAY. 

•yo.  ii-i 

1  0  SixxER,  lift  the  eye  of  faith, 

To  true  repentance  turning; 
Bethink  thee  of  the  curse  of  sin, 

Its  awful  guilt  discerning  ; 
Upon  the  Crucified  one  look 
And  thou  shalt  read,  as  in  a  book, 

AVhat  well  is  worth  thy  learning. 

2  Look  on  His  Head,  that  bleeding  Head, 

With  crown  of  thorns  surrounded  ; 
Look  on  His  sacred  Hands  and  Feet, 

Which  piercing  nails  have  wounded ; 
See  every  Limb  with  scourges  rent : 
On  Him,  the  Just,  the  Innocent, 

AVhat  malice  hath  abounded  I 

3  None  ever  knew  such  pain  before, 

Such  infinite  afiliction ; 
None  ever  felt  a  grief  like  His 

In  that  dread  Crucifixion  : 
For  us  He  bare  those  bitter  throes. 
For  us  those  agonizing  woes 

In  oft -renewed  infliction. 

4  0  sinaer,  mark,  and  ponder  well 

Sin's  awful  condemnation ; 
Think  what  a  sacrifice  it  cost 

To  purchase  thy  salvation  ; 
Had  Jesus  never  bled  and  died, 
Then  what  could  thee  and  all  betide 

But  uttermost  damnation  ? 


HYMNS  FOR  THE  HOLY  WEEK  AND      TI 
GOOD  FRIDAY. 

5  Lord,  give  us  grace  to  flee  from  sin, 

And  Satan's  wiles  ensnaring, 
And  from  those  everlasting  flamea 

For  evil  ones  preparing. 
Jesu,  we  thank  Thee,  and  entreat 
To  rest  forever  at  Tht  Feet, 

Thy  heavenly  glory  sharing. 

71.  III-2. 

1  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power, 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see. 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall ; 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned ; 
Oh,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall; 

Oh,  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  Cross. 

3  Calvary's    mournful  mountain   climb  ; 

There,  adoring  at  His  Feet, 
Mark  the  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  ; 
"It  is  finished!"'  hear  Him  cry; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

^^.  11 L 

1  See  the  destined  day  arise ! 
See,  a  willing  Sacrifice, 
Jesus,  to  redeem  our  loss, 
Hangs  upon  the  shameful  Cross  I 

2  Jesu,  who  but  Thou  had  borne, 
Lifted  on  that  tree  of  scorn, 
Every  pang  and  bitter  throe, 
Finishing  Thy  life  of  woe? 

3  Who  but  Thou  had  dai^ed  to  drain, 
Steeped  in  gall,  the  cup  of  pain  ; 
And  with  tender  body  bear 

Thorns,  and  nails,   and   piercing    spear  ? 

4  Thence  the  cleansing  Water  flowed, 
Mingled  from  Thy  Side  with  Blood; 
Sign  to  all  attesting  eyes 

Of  the  finished  Sacrifice. 

5  Holy  Jesu,  grant  us  grace 
In  that  Sacrifice  to  place 

All  our  trust  for  life  renewed. 
Pardoned  sin,  and  promised  good. 

13.  L.  M. 

1  0  Come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile , 
0  come  ye  to  the  Saviour's  side; 
0  come  together  let  us  mourn; 
Jesus  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 


HYMNS  FOR  THE  HOLY  WEEK   AXD      To 
GOOD  FRIDAY. 

2  Have  we  no  tears  to  slied  for  Ilim, 
AVliile  soldiers  scoff  and  Jews  deride  ? 
Ah  I  look  how  patiently  He  hangs  ; 
jEsrs,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

3  How  fast  His  Hands  and  Feet  are  nailed  ; 
His  Throat  with  parching  thirst  is  dried  ; 
His  failing  Ej^es  are  dimmed  with  Blood ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

4  Seven  times  He  spake,  seven  words  of  lov3; 
And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 

For  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

5  Come  let  us  stand  beneath  the  cress  ; 
So  may  the  Blood  from  out  His  Side 
Fall  gently  on  us  drop  by  drop ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

',  A  broken  heart,  a  fount  of  tears 
Ask,  and  they  will  not  b3  denied; 
Lord  Jesus,  may  we  love  and  weep, 
Since  Thou  for  us  art  crucified. 

74  c.  M. 

1  Angels,  lament;  behold,  your  God 
Man's  sinful  likeness  wears; 
Behold,  upon  the  accursed  tree 
Man's  sins  the  Saviour  bears. 
7 


74     HYMNS  FOR  THE  HOLY  WEEK  AND 
GOOD  FRIDAY. 

2  0  Christ,  with  wondering  minds  we  see 

"What  mighty  love  was  Thixe  ; 
Did  God  consent  to  suffer  thus, 
And,  oh,  shall  man  repine  ! 

3  Xo  Saviouk,  no  !  the  power  of  death 

Thy  Cross  hath  overcome. 
To  save  ug,  not  from  earthly  woe, 
But  from  th'  eternal  doom. 

4  The  flesh  may  shrink,  but  we  submit, 

Whatever  our  Cross  may  be. 
So  Thou  by  grace  enable  us 
To  bear  it  after  Thee. 

5  Thy  stripes  have  healed  us,  and  Thy  Blood 

Our  guilty  stains  etfaced  : 
Then  may  Thy  name,  by  sins  of  ours 
Be  never  more  disgraced. 

^3>^0<^ 

75.  II-G. 

1  Oh,  sacred  head,  now  wounded! 

"With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down 
Oh,  sacred  brow  surrounded 

With  thorns  Thy  only  crown  I 
Oh,  sacred  head  what  glory, 
What  bliss  till  now  was  Thine  ! 
Yet  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 


HYMNS  FOR  THE  HOLY  y\"EEK  AND       ,0 
GOOD  FRIDAY. 

2  On  me,  as  Thou  art  dying, 

Oh,  turn  Thy  pitying  eye ! 
To  Thee  for  mercy  crying, 

Before  Thy  Cross  I  lie. 
Thy  grief  and  Thy  compassion 

Were  all  for  sinners'  gain ; 

jNIine,  mine  was  the  tran?gression, 

But  thine  the  deadly  pain. 

8  "What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  praise  Thee  dearest  Friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end ! 
Oh,  make  me  Thixe  for  ever, 

And  should  I  fainting  be. 
Lord  let  me  never,  never, 

Outlive  my  love  to  Thee. 

4  Be  near  when  I  am  dying; 

Oh  show  Thy  Cross  to  me! 
And  to  my  succor  -Qymg, 

Come,  Lord,  and  set  me  free. 
These  eyes  new  faith  receiving, 

From  Thine  eyes  shall  ziot  more; 
For  he  who  dies  believing. 

Dies  safely  through  Thy  love. 

'76  III-2. 

1  SATiorR,  when  in  dust,  to  Thee 


Low  we  bow  th'  ad 


onucr  Kuee 


76       HYMNS  FOR  THE  HOLY  WEEK  AND 
GOOD  FRIDAY. 

Yv'hen,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes  : 
0,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  wo, 
Suffer'd  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2  By  Thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  Thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  Thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness  : 
By  Thy  vict'ry  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  temper's  pow'r 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye  ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer, 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 

By  Thy  wounds — Thy  crown  of  thorn, 

By  Thy  Cross — thy  pangs  and  cries  j 

By  Thy  perfect  sacrifice ; 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan. 
By  the  seal'd  sepulchral  stone, 
By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  Thy  pow'r  from  death  to  save ; 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 

To  Thy  Throne  in  heav'n  restor'd. 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 


HYMNS  FOR  THE  HOLY  WEEK  AND      TT 
GOUP  FRIDAY. 
'51'.  P.  M. 

At  the  Ci'oss  her  station  keeping 
Stood  the  mournful  Mother  weeping, 

"Where  He  hung,  the  dying  Loed  ; 
For  her  soul  of  joj  bereaved, 
Bowed  with  anguish  deeplj  grieved, 

Felt  the  sharp  and  piercing  sword. 
Oh,  how  sad  and  sore  distressed. 
Now  was  she  that  Mother  blessed 

Of  the  sole-begotten  One; 
Deep  the  woe  of  her  affliction 
"When  she  saw  the  Crucifixion 

Of  her  ever-glorious  Son. 
Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  gazliig'. 
Pierced  by  anguish  so  ama2ing, 

Born  of  woman,  would  not  weep? 
Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  thinfciag^, 
Such  a  cup  of  sorrow  drinking. 

Would  not  share  her  sorrows  deep*? 
For  His  people's  sins  chastised 
She  beheld  lier  Son  despised, 

Scourged,  and  crowned  with  thorns  cntwiJicd  ; 
Saw  Him  then  from  judgment  taken, 
And  in  death  by  all  forsaken, 

Till  His  Spirit  He  resigned- 
Jesu,  may  such  deep  devotion 
Stir  in  me  the  same  emotion. 

Fount  of  love,  Redeeming  kind. 
That  my  heart,  fresh  ardour  gaiLing' 
And  a  purer  love  attaining, 

31aj  with  Thee  acccptaucc  find. 


faster  (Bvtiu 
7S.  iii-i. 

J   Resting  from  His  work  to-day 
In  the  tomb  the  Saviour  lay  ; 
Still  He  slept^  from  Head  to  Feet, 
Shrouded  in  the  winding-sheet, 
Lying  in  the  rock  alone, 
Hidden  by  the  sealed  stone. 

2  Late  at  even  there  was  seen 
Watching  lone  the  Magdalene; 
Early,  ere  the  break  of  day, 
Sorrowful  she  took  her  way 
To  the  holy  garden  glade, 
Where  her  bui-ied  Lord  was  laiJ. 

3  So  with  Thee  till  life  shall  end, 
I  would  solemn  vigil  spend; 

Let  me  hew  Thee,  Lord,  a  shrine 
In  this  rocky  heart  of  mine. 
Where  in  pure  embalmed  cell 
None  but  Thou  may  ever  dwelL 

4  Myrrh  and  spices  will  I  bring^,. 
True  affection's  offering; 

Close  the  door  from  sig^ht  and  sound 
Of  the  busy  woi-ld  around  ; 
And  in  patient  watch  remain 
Till  the  Lord  appear  again. 


(Basin-  Dtm 
79.  iii-i, 

1  Christ  the  Lord  is  ris'n  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say : 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing  ye  heav'ns,  and  earth  reply  ! 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  yict'ry  won : 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er, 
Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  Him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head  ; 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise, — 
Ours  the  Cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 


SO.  ni-1, 

1  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day ; 
Christians  haste  your  vows  to  pay ; 
Offer  ye  your  praises  meet 
At  the  Paschal  Victim's  feet. 
For  the  sheep  the  Lamb  hath  bled, 
Sinless  in  the  sinner's  stead  ; 
"Christ  is  risen,"  to-day  we  cry; 
Isow  He  lives,  no  more  to  die. 


80  EASTER  DAY. 

2  Christ,  the  Yictim  undefiled, 
Man  to  Goi>  hath  reconciled  ; 
"Whilst  in  strange  and  awful  strife 
Met  together  Death  and  Life. 
Christians,  on  this  happy  day- 
Haste  with  joy  your  vows  to  pay  ; 
"Christ  is  risen,"  to-day  we  cry; 
Kow  He  lives,  no  more  to  die. 

3  Christ,  Who  once  for  sinners  bled, 
Kow  the  first-born  from  the  dead, 
Throned  in  endless  might  and  power, 
Lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 

Hail !  eternal  Hope  on  high  ! 
Hail !   Thou  King  of  Victory  ! 
Hail!   Thou  Prince  of  life  adored! 
Help  and  save  us,  gracious  Lord. 

SI.  L.  M. 

1  Light's  glittering  morn  bedecks  the  sky, 
Heaven  thunders  forth  its  victor-cry. 
The  glad  earth  shouts  her  triumph  high, 
And  groaning  hell  makes  wild  reply  ; 

2  While  He,  the  King,  the  mighty  Kixg, 
Despoiling  death  of  all  its  sting. 

And  trampling  down  the  powers  of  night. 
Brings  forth  Eis  ransomed  saints  to  light. 


EASTER  DAY.  81 

3  His  tomb  of  late  the  threefold  guard 

Of  watch  and  stone  and  seal  had  barred ; 
But  now,  in  pomp  and  triumph  high, 
He  comes  from  death  to  victory. 

4  The  pains  of  hell  are  loosed  at  last ; 
The  days  of  mourning  now  are  past ; 
An  Angel  robed  in  light  hath  said, 
"The  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead." 

5  0  Lord  of  all,  with  us  abide 
In  this  our  joyful  Easter-tide: 
From  every  weapon  death  can  wield 
Thixe  own  redeemed  for  ever  shield. 

6  All  praise  be  Thixe,  0  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored : 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  eternally. 

82.  ^     ""  III-l. 

1  Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to~day, 
Our  triumphant  holiday  ; 
"Who  did  once  upon  the  Cross 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 

Alleluia ! 

2  Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing, 
Unto  Christ  our  heav'nly  King  ; 
Who   endur'd  the  cross  and  grave, 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 

Alleluia ! 


82  EASTER  DAY. 

3  But  the  pains  which  He  endured 
Our  salvation  have  procured  ; 
Now  above  the  sky  He's  Kixg, 
"Where  the  angels  ever  sing. 

Alleluia  ! 

4  Xow  be  God  the  Father  prais'd, 
With  the  Son  from  death  uprais'd, 
And  the  Spipai,  ever  blest ; 

One  true  God,  by  all  confessed. 

Alleluia ! 

S3.  III- 

1  Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen  ! 

Tell  it  with  a  joyful  voice, 
He  has  burst  His  three  days'  prison, 

Let  the  whole  wide  earth  rejoice  ; 
Death  is  vanquish'd,  man  is  free, 
Christ  has  won  the  victory. 

2  Tell  it  to  the  sinners,  weeping 

Over  deeds  in  darkness  done, 
Weary  fast  and  vigil  keeping, 

Brightly  breaks  their  Easter  Sun  ; 
Christ  has  borne  our  sins  awaj^ 
Christ  has  conquer'd  hell  to-day. 

3  Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen  ! 

He  has  oped  the  eternal  gate ; 
"We  are  loos'd  from  sins  dark  prison, 

Risen  to  a  holier  state. 
Where  a  brightening  Easter  beam 
On  our  longing  eye  shall  stream.  ^ 


EASTER  DAY.  83 

84.  III-l. 

1  At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  -we  sing 
Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide 
Flowing  from  his  pierced  Side  ; 
Praise  we  Him,  Whose  love  divine 
Gives  His  Sacred  Blood  for  wine, 
Gives  His  Body  for  the  feast, 
Christ  the  Victim,  Christ  the  Priest. 

2  Where  the  Paschal  Blood  is  poured. 
Death's  dark  angel  sheathes  his  sword; 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 
Praise  we  Christ,  Whose  Blood  was  shed. 
Paschal  Victim,  Paschal  Bread  ; 

With  sincerity  and  love 
Eat  we  Manna  from  above. 

3  Mighty  Victim  from  the  sky. 

Hell's  fierce  powers  beneath  Thee  lie  ; 
Thoc  hast  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light ; 
Now  no  more  can  death  appal, 
Now  no  more  the  grave  enthral ; 
Thou  hast  opened  Paradise, 
And  in  Thee  Thy  saints  shall  rise. 

4  Easter  triumph,  Easter  joy. 
Sin  alone  can  this  destroy  ; 
From  sin's  power  do  Thou  set  free 
Souls  new-born,  0  Lord,  in  Thee, 


84  EASTER  DAY. 

Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Ri?en  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise  ; 
Holy  Father  praise  to  Thee 
AVith  the  Spirit  ever  be. 

85.  III-l. 

1  Christ,  the  Lord  is  risen  again ; 
Christ  hath  broken  every  chain; 
Hark,  angelic  voices  cry. 
Singing  evermore  on  high. 

Alleluia ! 

2  He,  Who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
"Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day ; 
We  too  sing  for  joy,  and  say. 

Alleluia  I 

8  He,  Who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  Cross, 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us  and  bears  our  cry  : 

Alleluia ! 

4   He,  Who  slumbered  in  the  grave. 
Is  exalted  now  to  save  ; 
Xow  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings. 

Alleluia ! 


EASTER  DAY.  85 

5  Xow  He  bids  us  tell  abroad 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiven, 
How  we  too,may  enter  heaven. 

Alleluia ! 

6  Thou,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  Thy  ransomed  people  feed : 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 

Let  us  sing  by  night  and  day 

Alleluia ! 

86.  ,^  L.  II. 

1  The  Lamb's  high  banquet  called  to  share, 
Arrayed  in  garments  white  and  fair. 

Our  Red  Sea  past, we  fain  would  sing 
To  Jesus  our  triumphant  King. 

2  Upon  the  altar  of  the  Cross 

His  Body  hath  redeemed  our  loss  ; 
And,  tasting  of  His  crimson  Blood, 
Our  life  is  hid  with  Him  in  God. 

3  Protected  in  the  Paschal  night 
From  the  destroying  angel's  might, 
In  triumph  went  the  ransomed  free 
From  Pharaoh's  cruel  tyranny. 

4  Xow  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain. 
The  Lamb  of  God  without  a  stain; 
His  Flesh,  the  true  unleavened  Bread, 
Is  freely  offered  in  our  stead. 


86  EASTER  DAY. 

5  0  all-sufficient  Sacrifice  ! 
Beneath  Thee, hell  defeated  lies; 
Thy  captive  people  are  set  free, 
And  crowns  of  life  restored  by  Thee. 

6  We  hymn  Thee  rising  from  the  grave, 
From  death  returning,  strong  to  save  ; 
Thine  own  Right  Hand  the  tyrant  chains, 
And  Paradise  for  man  regains. 

7  All  praise  be  Thine,  0  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally. 

s"y.  ii-i. 

1  Come  see  the  place  where  jEsrs  lay. 
And  hear  angelic  watchers  say, 

"He  lives,  Who  once  was  slain  : 
Why  seek  the  living  'midst  the  dead? 
Remember  how  the  Saviour  said 

That  He  would  rise  again." 

2  0  joyful  sound  !  0  glorious  hour. 
When  by  His  own  Almighty  power 

He  rose,  and  left  the  grave  ! 
Now  let  our  songs  His  triumph  tell, 
AVho  burst  the  bands  of  death  and  hell, 

And  ever  lives  to  save. 


EASTER  DAY.  8T 

3  The  First-begotten  of  the  dead, 
For  us  He  rose,  our  glorious  Head, 

Immortal  life  to  bring  ; 
What  though  the  saints  like  Him  shall  die, 
They  share  their  Leader's  viciory, 

And  triumph  with  their  King. 

4  Xo  more  they  tremble  at  the  grave* 
For  Jesus  will  their  spirits  save, 

And  raise  their  slumbering  dust: 
0  risen  Lord,  in  Thee  we  live, 
To  Thee  our  ransomed  souls  we  give, 

To  Thee  our  bodies  trust. 


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8S.  III-l. 

1  AxGELs,  roll  the  rock  away  ! 
Death  yield  up  the  mighty  prey ! 
See,  the  Saviour  quits  the  tomb. 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

Alleluia,  Alleluia, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

2  Shout,  ye  seraphs ;  angels,  raise 
Your  eternal  song  of  praise ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound. 

Alleluia,  Alleluia, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 


88  EASTER  DAY. 

3  Holy  Father.  Holy  Sox, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 

Alleluia,  Alleluia, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 


89.  c.  >i. 

1  Ye  Choirs  of  new  Jerusalem, 

Your  sweetest  notes  employ. 
The  Paschal  victory  to  hymn 
In  strains  of  holy  joy. 

2  For  Judah's  Lion  bursts  His  chains, 

Crushing  the  serpent's  head  ; 
And  cries  aloud,  through  death's  domains 
To  wake  the  imprisoned  dead. 

8  Devouring  depth  of  hell  their  prey 
At  His  command  restore ; 
His  ransomed  hosts  pursue  their  way 
Where  Jesus  goes  before. 

4  Triumphant  in  His  glory  now 

To  Him  all  power  is  given  ; 
To  Him  in  one  communion  bow 
All  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

5  AVhile  we.  His  soldiers,  praise  our  King, 

His  mercy  we  implore, 
Within  His  palace  bright  to  bring 
And  keep  us  evermore. 


EASTER   DAY.  89 

6  All  glory  to  the  Father  be ; 
All  glory  to  the  Son  ; 
All  glory,  Holt  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
While  endless  ages  run, 

90.  p.  M. 

Alleluia  !  Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 

1  The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done ; 
The  triumph  of  the  Lokd  is  ^von ; 
0  let  the  song  of  praise  be  sung. 

Alleluia ! 

2  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  ■yvoi'Gt; 
And  Jesus  hath  His  foes  dispersed ; 

Let  shouts  of  praise  and  joy  outburst. 

Alleluia ! 

3  On  that  third  morn  He  rose  again 
In  glorious  majesty  to  reign  ; 

0  let  us  swell  the  joyful  strain. 

Alleluia  ! 

4  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell ; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell; 
Let  songs  of  joy  His  triumphs  tell. 

Alleluia  ! 

5  Lord,  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants  free, 
That  we  may  live,  and  sing  to  Thee 

Alleluia ! 


90  EASTER  DAY. 

91.  C.  M 

1  Since  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain, 

A  sacrifice  for  all, 
Let  all,  -with  thankful  hearts,  agree 
To  keep  the  festival : 

2  Xot  with  the  leaven,  as  of  old, 

Of  sin  and  malice  fed ; 
But  with  unfeign'd  sincerity. 
And  truth's  unleaven"d  bread, 

3  Christ  being  raised  by  Pow'r  Divine, 

And  rescued  from  the  grave. 
Shall  die  no  more  ;  death  shall  on  Him 
Xo  more  dominion  have. 

4  For  that  he  died,  'twas  for  our  sins 

He  once  vouchsafed  to  die; 
But  that  He  lives.  He  lives  to  God 
For  all  eternity. 

5  So  count  yourselves  as  dead  to  sin. 

But  graciously  restored, 
And  made,  henceforth,  alive  to  God, 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

9"2.  p.  y 

1  Jesus  lives  !  no  longer  now 

Can  thy  terrors,  Death,  appall  us ; 
Jesus  lives  !  by  this  we  know 

Thou,  0  Grave,  canst  not  enthrall  us. 
Alleluia ! 


EASTER  DAY.  91 

2  jEsrs  lives  !  henceforth,  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  Life  immortal , 
This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath, 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 

Alleluia ! 

3  Jesus  lives!  for  us  He  died  ; 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide. 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving. 

Alleluia!  . 

4  Jesus  lives  I  our  hearts  know  well 

Nought  for  us  His  love  shall  sever ; 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell 
Tear  us  from  His  keeping  ever. 

Alleluia ! 

5  Jesus  lives  I  to  Him  the  Throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given : 
May  we  go  where  He  is  gone, 

Rest  and  reign  with  Him  in  Heaven. 

Alleluia ! 

93.  c.  M. 

1  Christ  from  the  dead  is  raised,  and  made 
The  First-Fruits  of  the  tomb  ; 
For,  as  by  man  came  death,  by  mau 
Did  resurrection  come. 


92  EASTER  DAY, 

2  For,  as  in  Adam  all  mankind, 

Did  guilt  and  death  derive ; 
So,  by  the  righteousness  of  Christ, 
Shall  all  be  made  alive. 

3  If  then  ye  risen  are  with  Christ, 

Seek  only  how  to  get 
The  things  which  are  above,  where  Christ 
At  God's  right  hand  is  set. 


94.  II-( 

1  The  Day  of  Resurrection  ! 

Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad ; 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God. 
From  death  to  life  eternal, 

From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over 

With  hymns  of  victory. 

2  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil, 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord,  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection-light ; 
And,  listening  to  His  accents, 

May  hear  so  calm  and  plain, 
His  own  "All  hail,"  and  hearing 

May  raise  the  victor  strain. 


EASTER  DAY.  93 

3  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful, 

And  earth  her  song  begin, 
The  round  world  keep  high  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein  ; 
Let  all  things  seen  and  unseen 

Their  notes  of  gladness  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen, 

Our  Joy  that  hath  no  end. 

95.  L.  M. 

1  Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high; 

The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led. 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay: 

"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way." 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 

He  claims  those  mansions  as  His  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in 

4  "Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 
The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame. 

The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 


04  THE    ASCENSION. 

5  Lo  !  His  triumphal  chariot  Aviits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 

"Lift  up  3^our  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  "way. 

6  "Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 
The  Lord  of  boundless  power  possess'd, 

The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  bless' d. 

96.  III-l 

1  Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 
To  His  Throne  above  the  skies; 
Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 
Enters  now  the  highest  heaven. 

2  There  for  Him  high  triumph  waits  ; 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 

He  hath  conquered  death  and  sin, 
Take  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

3  Lo,  the  heaven  its  Lord  receives, 
Yet  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves; 
Though  returning  to  His  Throne, 
Still  he  calls  mankind  Plis  own. 

4  See  He  lifts  His  hands  above  ; 
See  He  shows  the  prints  of  love ; 
Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below. 


THE  ASCENSION.  95 

5  Still  for  us  He  intercedes, 

His  prevailing  death  He  pleads, 
Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race. 

6  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight 
Far  above  the  starry  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Seeking  Thee  above  the  skies. 


97.  L.  M. 

1  0  Lord  most  High  Eternal  King, 

By  Thee  redeemed  Thy  praise  we  sing , 
The  binds  of  death  are  burst  by  Thee, 
And  Grace  has  won  the  victory. 

2  Ascending  to  the  Father's  Throne 
Thou  claim'st  the  kingdom  as  Thine  own; 
Thy  days  of  mortal  weakness  o'er. 

All  power  is  Thine  for  evermore. 

3  To  Thee  the  whole  creation  now 
Shall  in  its  threefold  order,  bow. 

Of  things  on  earth,  and  things  on  high, 
And  things  that  underneath  us  lie. 

4  In  awe  and  wonder  angels  see 

How  changed  is  man's  estate  by  Thee, 
How  Flesh,  makes  pure,  as  flesh  did  stain, 
And  Thou,  true  God,  in  Flesh  doth  reign. 


95  THE    ASCENSION. 

5  Be  Thotj  our  Joy,  0  mighty  Lord, 
As  Thou  wilt  be  our  great  Reward; 
Let  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee 

Both  now  and  through  eternity. 

6  All  praise  from  every  heart  and  tongue 
To  Thee,  ascended  Lord,  be  sung  ; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  eternally. 

9S.  L.   M, 

1  0  Saviour,  Who  for  man  hast  trod 
The  winepress  of  the  wrath  of  God, 
Ascend  and  claim  again  on  high; 
Thy  glory  left  for  us  to  die. 

2  A  radiant  cloud  is  now  Thy  seat. 

And  earth  lies  stretched  beneatb  Thy  feet  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  round  Thee  sing. 
And  share  the  triumph  of  their  King. 

•3  The  angel-host  enraptured  waits: 
"Lift  up  your  heads  eternal  gates  I" 
0  GoD-and-MAN  !  the  Father's  Throne 
Is  now  for  evermore  Thixe  own. 

4  Our  Great  High  Priest  and  Shepherd  Thou 
Within  the  vail  art  entered  now, 
To  offer  there  Thy  precious  Blood 
Once  poured  on  earth  a  cleansing  flood. 


THE  ASCENSION.  Ot 

5  And  thence  the  Church,  Thy  Chosen  Bride, 
"With  countless  gifts  of  grace  supplied. 
Through  all  her  members  draws  from  Thee 
Her  hidden  life  of  sanctity. 

6  0  Christ,  our  Lord,  of  Thy  dear  care 
Thy  lowly  members  heaveu-ward  bear ; 
Be  ours  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain, 
"With  Thee  for  evermore  to  reign. 

7  All  praise  from  every  heart  and  tongue 
To  Thee  ascended  Lord  be  sung  ; 
And  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally. 

99.  s.  31. 

1  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high, 
To  realms  beyond  the  skies ; 

And  round  Thy  Throne  unceasingly 
The  songs  of  praise  arise: 

2  But  we  are  lingering  here. 
With  sin  and  care  oppressed  ; 

Lord  send  Thy  promised  Comforter, 
And  lead  us  to  our  rest. 

3  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  ; 

But  Thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  misery 
To  pass  unto  Thy  crown: 
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98  THE    ASCENSION. 

4  And  girt  witli  griefs  and  fears 
Our  onward  course  must  be  ; 

But  only  let  this  path  of  tears 
Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee. 

5  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high ; 
But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 

With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 
Attendant  in  Thy  train. 

6  Lord,  by  Thy  saving  power 
So  make  us  live  and  die, 

That  we  may  stand  in  that  dread  hour 
At  Tny  right  hana  on  high. 


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lOO.  C,  ..:. 

1  Jesu,  our  hope,  our  heart's  desire, 

Bedemption's  only  spring, 
Creator  of  the  world  art  Thou, 
Its  Saviour  and  its  King. 

2  How  vast  the  mercy  and  the  love 

Which  laid  our  sins  on  Thee, 
And  led  Thee  to  a  cruel  death 
To  set  Thy  people  free ! 

3  But  now  the  bonds  of  death  are  burst, 

The  ransom  has  been  paid  ; 
And  Thou  art  on  Thy  Father's  Thronss 
In  glorious  robes  arrayed. 


THE   ASCENSION.  99 

4  0  may  Thy  mighty  love  prevail 

Our  sinful  souls  to  spare  ! 
0  may  we  stand  around  Thy  Throne. 
And  see  Thy  glory  there  ! 

5  Jesu,  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 

As  Thou  our  prize  wilt  be  ; 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now 
And  through  eternity. 

6  All  praise  to  Thee  Who  dost  ascend 

Triumphantly  to  heaven  ; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father's  Xame 
And  Holy  Ghost  be  given. 


lllljitsim-iUlLie. 


101.  L.  M. 

1  Come  Holy  Ghost  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  Celestial  fire: 
Thou  the  annointing  spirit  art, 
Who  dost  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 

2  Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love ; 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 

The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sight. 

8  Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home; 
Where  Thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come; 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Sox, 
And  Thee  of  both,  to  be  but  one. 


100  WHITSUX-TIDE. 

4  That  through  the  ages  all  along 
This  may  be  our  endless  song ; 
All  praise  to  Thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

102.  c.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Ghost  !  Creator,  come, 

Inspire  these  souls  of  Thine  ; 
Till  every  heart  which  Thou  hast  made 
Be  filled  with  grace  divine. 

2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 

Of  God,  and  fire  of  love ; 

The  everlasting  spring  of  joy 

And  unction  from  above. 

3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  Thou  writ'st 

God's  law  in  each  true  heart; 

The  promise  of  the  Father,  Thou 

Dost  heavenly  speech  impart. 

4  Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 

Thy  sacred  love  embrace  ; 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
With  Thy  celestial  grace. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  foe, 

And  give  us  peace  within. 
That,  by  Thy  guidance  blest,  we  may 
Escape  the  snares  of  sin. 


-^pVHITSUN-TIDE.  101 

Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 

And  Son,  from  death  revived, 
And  Thee,  -with  both,  0  Holy  Ghost, 

Who  art  from  both  derived. 


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103.  c.  M. 

1  Come,    Holy   Spirit,   Heavenly    Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quick'ning  powers. 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys ; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys  ! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs. 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  I 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quick'ning  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


102  WHITSUN-TIDE. 

104.  c.  M. 

1  He's  come  !   let  every  knee  be  bent, 

All  heai'ts  new  joy  resume  ; 
Sing,  je  redeemed,  with  one  consent, 
"The  Comforter  is  come." 

2  What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love 

Could  God  on  man  bestow  ? 
Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
Let  man  rejoice  below  ! 

3  Hail,  blessed  Spirit!  may  each  soul 

Thy  sacred  influence  feel ; 
Do  Thou  each  sinful  thought  control, 
And  fix  our  wavering  zeal ! 

4  Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 

Those  checks  which  we  should  know, 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way ; 
Thou  giv'st  us  strength  to  go. 

105.  c.  M. 

1  Spirit  of  Truth !   on  this  Thy  day 

To  Thee  for  help  we  cry, 
To  guide  us  through  the  dreary  way 
Of  dark  mortality. 

2  We  ask  not.  Lord,  the  cloven  flame. 

Or  tongues  of  various  tone ; 
But  long  Thy  praises  to  proclaim, 
With  fervour  in  our  own. 


WHITSUN-TIDE.  103 

3  "We  mourn  not  that  prophetic  skill 

Is  found  on  earth  no  more, 
Enough  for  us  to  trace  Thy  will, 
In  Scripture's  sacred  lore. 

4  Though  tongues  shall  cease  and  power  decay, 

And  knowledge  empty  prove, 
Do  Thou  Thy  trembling  servants  stay 
With  faith,  with  hope,  with  love. 


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106.  L.  : 

1  Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 

0  shed  Thixe  influence  from  above ; 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  day. 

2  In  every  clime,  by  every  tongue. 
Be  God's  surpassing  glory  sung; 
Let  all  the  listening  earth  be  taught 
The  wonders  by  our  Saviour  wrought. 

3  Unfailing  Comfort,  Heavenly  Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  Holy  Church  preside ; 
Still  let  mankind  Thy*  blessings  prove; 
Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 

4  0  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One ; 
Thy  grace  devoutly  we  implore, 
Thy  Name  be  praised  for  evermore. 


104  WniTSUN-TIDE. 

lor  c.  M. 

1  When  God  of  old  came  down  from  heaven, 
In  power  and  wrath  He  came ; 

Before  His  feet  the  clouds  were  riven, 
Half  darkness  and  half  flame  : 

2  But  when  He  came  the  second  time, 
He  came  in  power  and  love  ; 
Softer  than  gale  at  morning  prime, 
Hovered  His  holy  dove. 

3  The  fires,  that  rushed  on  Sinai  down 
In  sudden  torrents  dread, 

Now  gentle  light,  a  glorious  crown, 
On  every  sainted  head. 

4  And  as  on  Israel's  awe-struck  ear 
The  voice  exceeding  loud, 

The  trump,  that  angels  quake  to  hear, 
Thrill'd  from  the  deep,  dark  cloud : 

5  So  when  the  Spirit  of  our  God 
Came  down  His  flock  to  find, 

A  voice  from  heaven  was  heard  abroad, 
A  rushing  mighty  wind. 

6  It  fills  the  Church  of  God  ;  It  fills 
The  sinful  world  around  ; 

Only  in  stubborn  hearts  and  wills 
No  place  for  it  is  found. 


WIITTSUX-TIDE.  105 

7  Come  Lord,  come  Wisdom  Love  aud  Power, 
Open  our  ears  to  hear  ; 
Let  us  not  miss  tli'  accepted  hour; 
Save  Lord,  by  love  or  fear. 

lOS.  ""  III-l. 

1  CoMj:,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come  ; 
And  from  Thine  eternal  home 

Shed  the  ray  of  light  divine  ; 
Come.  Thou  Father  of  the  poor, 
Come,  Thou  source  of  all  our  store, 

Come,  within  our  bosoms  shine. 

2  Thou  of  Comforters  the  best. 
Thou  the  souls  most  welcome  Guest, 

Sweet  Refreshment  here  below  ! 
In  our  labour  rest  most  sweet, 
Grateful  shadow  from  the  heat. 

Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe  ! 

3  0  most  Blessed  Light  Divine, 
Shine  within  these  hearts  of  Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill  ; 
If  Thou  take  Thy  grace  away, 
Nothing  pure  in  man  will  stay, 

All  our  good  is  turned  to  ill. 

4  Ileal  our  wounds ;  our  strength  renew ; 
On  our  dryness  pour  Thy  dew  ; 

Wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away  : 
Bend  the  stubborn  heart  and  will. 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill, 

Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 


106  WHITSUN-TIDE. 

5  On  the  faithful  who  adore 
And  confess  Thee  evermore 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend; 
Give  them  virtue's  sure  reward, 
Give  them  Thy  salvation  Lord, 

Give  them  joys  that  never  end. 

109.  L.   M. 

1  Creator  Spirit !  by  whose  aid 

The  world's  foundation  first  were  laid, 
Come  visit  every  waiting  mind  ; 
Come  pour  Thy  joys  on  human  kind. 

2  Thrice  Holy  Fount,  thrice  Holy  Fire, 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire  ; 
Come,  and  Thy  sacred  unction  bring 
To  sanctify  us  while  we  sing. 

8  0  Source  of  uncreated  light, 
The  Fathei'"s  promised  Paraclete! 
F.'om  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
And  make  us  temples  worthy  Thee! 

4  Our  frailties  help,  our  vice  control, 
Subdue  the  senses  to  the  soul ; 

And  when  rebellious  they  are  grown, 
Then  lay  Thy  hand  and  hold  them  down. 

5  Chase  from  our  minds  th'  infernal  foe. 
And  peace,  the  fruit  of  love  bestow! 
And  lest  our  feet  should  step  astray, 
Protect  and  guide  us  in  the  "way. 


WHITSUX-TIDE.  10  T 

6  Make  us  eternal  truths  receive, 
And  practice  all  that  we  believe  ; 
Give  us  Thyself,  that  we  may    see 
The  Father  and  the  Son  by  Thee. 

110.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 

Be  Thoc  our  Guardian,  Thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way ; 

Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart 

That  we  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray  ; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 

4  Lead  us  to  heaven,  that  we  may  share 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there  : 

Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  Him  forever  blest, 

111.  p.  M. 

1  Oar  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 
His  tender  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 


lOS  WHITSUX-TIDE. 

2  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gi-acious,  -willing  Guest, 
"Wliile  He  can  find  one  humble  heart, 
Wherein  to  rest. 

3  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  thought,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

4  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  conquest  won. 
And  every  thought  of  holiness, 
Are  His  alone. 

5  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see  : 
0  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  worthier  Thee. 


11-2.  III-l. 

1  Ruler  of  the  hosts  of  light, 
Death  hath  yielded  to  Thy  might ; 
And  Thy  Blood  hath  marked  a  road 
Which  will  lead  us  back  to  God. 

2  From  Thy  dwelling-place  above, 
From  Thy  Father's  Throne  of  love. 
With  Thy  look  of  mercy  bless 
Those  without  Thee  Comfortless. 


WHITSUN-TIDE.  109 

3  Bitter  were  Thy  throes  on  earth, 
Giving  to  the  Church  her  birth 
From  the  spear-wound  opening  wide 
In  Thixe  own  life-giving  Side. 

4  Now  in  glory  Trou  dost  reign, 
Won  by  all  Thy  toil  and  pain  j 
Thence  the  promised  Spirit  send, 
yrhile  our  prayers  to  Thee  ascend. 

5  Jesu,  praise  to  Thee  be  given, 
With  the  Father  high  in  heaven  ; 
Holy  Spirit,  praise  to  Thee 
Now  and  through  eternity. 


113.  c.  M. 

1  0  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  grace. 

Eternal  fount  of  love, 
Inflame,    we  pray,   our  inmost   hearts 
With  fire  from  heaven  above. 

2  As  Thou  in  bond  of  love  dost  join 

The  Father  and  the  Sox, 
So  fill  us  all  with  mutual  love, 
And  knit  our  hearts  in  one. 

3  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
All  glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
While  endless  ages  run. 
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Eriuitg  0ttnl^as. 

114.  L.    M. 

1  0  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord, 

Bright  in  Thy  deeds  and  in  Thy  name ; 
For  ever  be  Thy  Kame  adored, 

Thy  glories  let  the  lyorld  proclaim. 

2  0  Jesus,  Lamb  once  crucified, 

To  take  our  load  of  sins  away. 

Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide 

Along  the  realms  of  upper  day. 

3  0  Holy  Spirit  from  above, 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  given, 
Thou  source  of  ecstacy  and  love, 

Thy  praises  ring  through  earth  and  heaven. 

4  0  God,  Triune,  to  Thee  vre  owe 

Our  every  thought,  our  every  song; 
And  ever  may  Thy  praises  flow 

From  saint  and  sei-aph's  burning  tongue. 

115.  L.   M. 

1  Father  of  all,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Eefore  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend  I 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  word. 

Oar  Prophet,  Priest,   Redeemer,   Lord, 
Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend  : 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend  I 


TRINITY    SUNDAY.  Ill 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  Whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death ; 
Before  Thy  Throne  "we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extendi 

4  Jehovah  !   Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One  ! 
Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend  I 


116.  L.  : 

1  Blest  Trixity,  from  mortal  sight, 
Veiled  in  Thixe  own  Eternal  Light, 
We  Thee  confess,  we  Tube  believe, 

To  Thee  with  loving  hearts  we  cleave. 

2  0  Father,  Thoc  most  Holy  One! 
0  God  of  God,  Eternal  Sox  ! 

O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  Love  divine, 
To  join  them  Both  is  ever  ThixeJ 

3  The  Father  is  in  God  the  Sox, 
And  with  the  Father  He  is  One^ 
In  Both  the  Spirit  doth  abide. 
And  with  them  both  is  glorified. 

4  Such  as  the  Father,  such  the  Sox, 
And  such  the  Spirit,  Three  in  Oxe  ; 
The  Three  one  perfect  Verity, 

Th€  Three  one  perfect  Charity-. 


112  TRINITY    SUNDAY. 

5  Eternal  Father,  Thee  we  praise ; 
To  Thee,  0  Son,  our  hymns  we  raise ; 
0  Holy  Ghost,  we  Thee  adore ; 
One  mighty  God  for  evermore. 

11^.  P.  M. 

1  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  Lord  God  Almighty, 

Early  in  the  morning  our  songs  shall  rise  to 
Thee: 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  merciful  and  mighty  ; 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity  ! 

2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  all  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the 
glassy  sea : 
Cherubim    and    Seraphim  falling  down   before 
Thee, 
Which   wert,  and   art,  and  evermore  shall  be. 

3  Holy,   Holy,    Holy !  though  the   darkness  hide 

Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory  may 

not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  Holy:  there  is  none  beside  Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love  and  purity. 

4  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  Lord  God  Aljiighty^  ! 

All   Thy  works   shall   praise  Thy  Name,   in 
earth,  and  sky,  and  sea : 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  ;  merciful  and  mighty  ; 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity  ! 


TRINITY    SUNDAY.  113 

118.  IIi-5. 

1  Holy  Father,  great  Creatoe, 

Source  of  mercy,  love,  and  peace, 
Look  upon  the  Mediator, 

Clothe  us  with  His  righteousness ; 

Heavenly  Fathkr, 
Through  the  Saviour  hear  and  bless. 

2  Holy  Jesus,  Lord  of  Olory, 

Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim. 
While  vre  hear  Thy  vrondrous  story, 
Meet  and  worship  in  Thy  Name, 

Dear  Redeemer, 
In  our  hearts  Thy  peace  proclaim, 

3  Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  aT^OTe, 
Raise  our  hearts  to  rapture  higher, 
Fill  them  with  a  Saviour's  love! 

Source  of  comfort, 
Cheer  us  with  the  Saviour's  love. 

4  God  the  Lord,  through  every  nation 

Let  Thy  wondrous  mercies  shine  i 
In  the  song  of  Thy  salvation 
Every  tongue  and  race  combine  ! 

Great  Jehovah, 
Form  our  iearts  and  make  them  Thine. 


114  TRINITY    SUNDAY. 

119.  C.  M. 

1  Have  mercy  on  us^  God  most  High, 

Who  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee  ; 
Have  mercy  on  us  worms  of  earth. 
Most  Holy  Trinity. 

2  Most  ancient  of  all  mysteries  ! 

Before  Thy  Throne  we  lie  ; 
Have  mercy  now,  most  merciful. 
Most  Holy  Trinity. 

3  When  heaven  and  earth  were  yet  unmade, 

When  time  was  yet  unknown. 
Thou  in  Thy  bliss  of  majesty. 
Didst  live  and  love  alone. 

4  How  wonderful  creation  is, 

The  work  that  Thou  didst  bless  ; 
And  oh^  what  then  must  Thou  be  like. 
Eternal  Loveliness  I 

5  Most  ancient  of  all  mysteries  ! 

Low  at  Thy  Throne  we  lie ; 
Have  mercy  now,  most  merciful. 
Most  Holy  Tbinity. 

120.  L.    M. 

1   All  hail.  Adored  Trixity; 
All  hail.  Eternal  Unity  ; 
0  God  the  Father,  God  the  Sox, 
And  God  the  Spirit  ever  One. 


TRINITY    SUNDAY,  115 

2  Behold  to  Thee,  this  festal  day, 
"We  meekly  pour  our  thankful  lay ; 
0  let  our  work  accepted  be, 

That  sweetest  work  of  praising  Thee. 

3  Three  Persons  praise  we  evermore, 
One  only  God  our  hearts  adore  ; 

In  Thy  sure  mercy  ever  kind 
May  we  our  true  protection  find. 

4  0  Trixity  !  0  Unity  ! 

Be  present  as  we  worship  Thee  ; 
And  with  *he  songs  that  Angels  sing 
Unite  the  hymns  of  praise  we  bring. 


3>S<c 


121.  c 

1  Hail  !  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 

Whom  one  in  Three  we  know; 
By  all  Thy  heavenly  Host  adored, 
By  all  Thy  Church  below. 

2  One  undivided  Trinity, 

With  triumph  we  proclaim  ; 
Thy  universe  is  full  of  Thee, 
And  speaks  Thy  glorious  name. 

3  Thee,  holy  Father,  we  confess  ; 

Thee,  holy  Sox  adore : 
Thee,  Spirit  of  true  holiness, 
We  worship  evermore. 


116  TRINITY    SUNDAY. 

4  Hail !  lioly,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 
Our  heavenly  song  shall  be  ; 
Supreme,  essential  One,  adored 
In  Co-eternal  Three. 


122.  n-6 

1  0  DAY  of  rest  and  gladness, 

0  day  of  joy  and  light, 
0  balm  of  care  and  sadness. 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright; 
On  Thee  the  high  and  lowly 

Before  th'  eternal  Throne 
Sing  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 

To  the  great  Three  in  One. 

2  On  Thee,  at  the  creation; 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  Thee  for  our  salvation 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth  ; 
On  Thee  our  Lord  victorious 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven  ; 
And  thus  on  Thee  most  glorious 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reuch  the  rest  remaining 
To  spirits  of  the  blest. 


TRINITY    SUNDAY.  117 

To  Holt  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father  and  to  Son; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 

123.  ^  III-3 

1  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven ; 

Earth  is  -with  its  fullness  stored  ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 
Heaven  is  still  with  anthems  ringing ; 

Earth  takes  uj^the  angels  cry, 
"Holy,  holy,  holy,"  singing, 

"Lord  of  hosts,  the  Lord  most  high  I" 

2  Ever  thus  in  God's  high  praises, 

Brethren,  let  our  tongues  unite. 
While  our  thoughts  His  greatness  raises, 

And  our  love  His  gifts  excite. 

With  his  seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  Holy  church  below, 
Thus  unite  "we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthems  flow. 

3  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven  ; 

Earth  is  with  its  fullness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 
Thus,  Thy  glorious  name  confessing, 

We  adopt  the  angel's  cry, 
"  Holy,  holy,  holy" — blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  our  God  most  High! 


Captlam. 


124.  ni-3. 

1  Saviour!  -who  Thy  flock  art  feeding, 

With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share. 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm — 
There  we  know — Thy  word  believing — 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  Lion's  prey  ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness  so  loving. 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal 

Let  them  find  a  resting  place ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 

125.  s.  M. 

1  The  gentle  Saviour  calls 

Our  children  to  His  breast ; 
He  folds  them  in  His  gracious  arms, 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2  "  Let  them  approach,"  He  cries, 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim; 
"The  heirs  of  heaven  are  such  as  these, 
"For  such  as  these  I  came." 


BAPTISM.  119 

3  Gladly  we  bring  tliem,  Lord, 
Devoting  them  to  Thee, 
Imploring,  that,  as  we  are  Thixe, 
Thine  may  our  oifspring  be. 

126.  p.  M, 

1  0  Father,  Thou  Who  hast  created  all 

In  wisest  love,  we  pray, 
Look  on  this  babe,  who  at  Thy  gracious  call 

Is  entering  on  life's  way, 
Bend  o'er  it  now,  with  blessing  fraught, 
And  make  Thou  soniajhing  out  of  naught. 
0  Father,  hear ! 

2  0  SoK  of  God,  Who  diedst  for  us,  behold 

We  bring  our  child  to  Thee, 
Thou  tender  Shepherd,  take  it  to  Thy  fold, 

Thine  own  for  aye  to  be : 
Defend  it  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  lead  it  on  the  path  of  life, 
0  Son  of  God  ! 

3  0   Holy  Ghost,  Who  broodest  o'er  the  wave, 

Descend  upon  this  child  ; 
Give  it  undying  life,  its  spirit  lave 

With  waters  undefiled  ; 
Grant  it  while  yet  a  babe  to  be 

A  child  of  God,  a  home  for  Thee, 
0  Holy  Ghost! 


120  BAPTISM. 

4  0  Triune  God,  What  Thou  command'st  is  done, 
AVe  speak,  but  Thine  the  might ; 
This  child  hath  scarce  yet  seen  our  earthly  sun, 

Yet  pour  on  it  Thy  Light, 
In  faith  and  hope,  in  joy  and  love, 
Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above, 
0  Triune  God  ! 


3>3^C 


12^,  S.  M. 

1  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise. 

And  put  your  armour  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  Eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power ; 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued  ; 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  behold  your  victory  won. 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 


BAPTISM.  121 

12S.  C.  31. 

1  With  Christ  we  share  a  mystic  grave, 

With  Christ  we  buried  lie  ; 
But  'tis  not  in  the  darksome  cave 
By  mournful  Calvary. 

2  The  pure  and  bright  baptismal  flood 

Entombs  our  nature's  stain  ; 
New  creatures  from  the  cleansing  wave 
With  Christ  we  rise  again. 

3  Thrice  blest,  if  through  this  world  of  sin, 

And  lust,  and  selfish  care. 
Our  resurrection-mantle, white 
And  undefiled  we  wear. 

4  Thrice  blest,  if,  through  the  gate  of  death. 

Glorious  at  last  and  free, 
We  to  our  joyful  rising  pass, 
0  Risen  Lord,  with  Thle. 

129.  '""  III-l. 

1  Soldier's,  who  are  Christ's  below. 
Strong  in  faith  resist  the  foe ; 
Boundless  is  the  pledged  reward 
Unto  them  who  serve  the  Lord. 

2  'Tis  no  palm  of  fading  leaves 
That  the  conqueror's  hand  receives; 
Joys  are  his  serene  and  pure, 
Light  that  ever  shall  endure. 

11 


BAPTISM. 

6  For  the  souls  that  overcome, 

Waits  the  beauteous  heavenly  Home, 
"Where  the  Blessed  evermore 
Tread,  on  high,  the  starry  floor. 

6  Passing  soon,  and  little  -worth 

Are  the  things  that  tempt  on  earth ; 
Heavenward  lift  thy  soul's  regard  ; 
God  Himself  is  thy  Reward. 

7  Father,  Who  the  crown  dost  give, 
Saviour,  by  Whose  death  we  live, 
Spirit,  Who  our  hearts  dost  raise. 
Three  in  One,  Thy  Name  we  praise. 

130.  p 

1  Blessed  Jesus,  here  we  stand. 

Met  to  do  as  Thou  hast  spoken, 
And  this  child  at  Thy  command 

To  the  Font  we  bring  in  token 
That  To  Thee  it  here  is  given ; 
For  of  such  shall  be  Thy  heaven. 

2  Yes,  Thy  warning  voice  is  plain. 

And  we  fain  would  heed  it  duly, 
"He  who  is  not  born  again. 

Heart  and  life  renewing  truly, 
Born  of  water  and  the  Spirit, 
Shall  My  kingdom  ne'er  inherit." 


BAPTISM.  12: 

3  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee, 

Take  the  pledge  we  bring,  oh  !  take  it ; 
Let  us  hei'e  Thy  glory  see, 

And  in  tender  pity,  make  it 
Now  Thy  child,  and  leave  it  never ; 
Thixe  on  earth  and  Thine  forever. 

4  Make  it,  Christ,  Thy  member  now, 

Shepherd,  take  Thy  lamb  and  feed  it, 
Prince  of  Peace,  its  peace  be  Thou, 

Way  of  Life,  to  Heaven,  oh,    lead  it ; 
Vine,  this  branch  may  nothing  sever, 
Be  it  graflF'd  in  Thee  forever. 

5  Xow  upon  Thy  heart  it  lies, 

"What  our  hearts  so  dearly  treasure : 
Heavenward  lead  our  burden'd  sighs, 

Pour  Thy  blessings  without  measure; 
AVrite  the  name  we  now  have  given  ; 
Write  it  in  the  book  of  Heaven. 

(llcmtu'mati0u. 

131.  L.  M. 

1  0  Happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice 

On  Thee,  my  SATiom  and  my  God  ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice. 
And  tell  Thy  goodness  all  abroad. 

2  0  happy  bond !  that  seals  my  vows, 

To  Him  who  merits  all  my  love  ; 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  His  house, 
V»'hile  to  His  sacred  Throne  I  move. 


124  CONFIRMATION. 

3  'Tis  clone,  the  great  transaction's  done  ; 

Deign,  gracious  Lord,  to  make  me  Thixe 
Help  me,  through  grace,  to  follow  on. 
Glad  to  confess  Thy  Voice  divine. 

4  Here  rest,  my  oft  divided  heart, 

Fix'd  on  thy  Gob,  thy  Saviour,  rest ; 
Who  with  the  world  would  grieve  to  part,, 
"When  call'd  on  angels'  food  to  feast. 

5  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow 

That  vow  renew'd,  shall  daily  hear. 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow. 

And  bless  in  death,  a  bond  so  dear. 

132.  c.  M. 

1  Witness,  ye  men  and  angels,  now, 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  Him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break : 

2  That,  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield  ; 
Nor  from  His  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength. 

But  on  His  grace  rely, 
That  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 
Will  all  our  need  supply. 


CONFIRMATION.  1l5 

4  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 
And  keep  us  in  Thy  ways  ; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  Thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 


133.  c,  :.i. 

1  My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 

And  make  it  always  Thixe, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died. 

Behold  I  prostrate  fall ; 

Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 

Let  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

8  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace. 
Adopt  me  for  Thine  own ; 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  Throne. 

4  May  the  dear  blood  once  shed  for  me, 

My  blest  atonement  prove  ; 

That  I  from  first  to  last  may  be 

The  purchase  of  Thy  Love  ! 

5  Let  every  thought  and  work  and  word 

To  Thee  be  ever  given  ; 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven! 


126  CONriKMATION. 

134.  p.  >] 

1  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine  ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray: 
Take  all  my  guilt  away  ; 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart ; 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
0,  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's   dark  maze   I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread. 

Be  Thou  my  guide  ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

135.  L.  M. 

1  Come  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  blest, 
Vouchsafe  within  our  souls  to  rest ; 
Come  with  Thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid. 
And  fill  the  hearts  which  Thou  hast  made. 


CONFIRMATION.  12T 

2  0  Comforter,  to  Thee  we  cry ; 

Thou  heavenly  gift  of  God  most  High: 
Thou  Fount  of  life,  and  Fire  of  love, 
And  sweet  Anointing  from  above. 

3  0  Finger  of  the  Hand  divine. 

The  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  are  Thixe  ; 
The  promise  of  the  Fathek  Thou, 
Who  dost  the  tongue  with  power  endow. 

4  Thy  light  to  every  sense  impart, 
And  shed  Thy  love  in  every  heart, 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply 

Vrith  strength  and  courage  from  on  high. 

5  Drive  far  away  our  ghostly  foe, 
And  peace  for  evermore  bestow  ; 
If  Thou  be  our  preventing  Guide, 
No  evil  can  our  steps  betide. 

Qll]^  £)olvi  (Communion. 

136.  c.  M. 

1  Thou,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  power. 

Art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Since  all  things  by  Thy  power  were  made, 
And  by  Thy  bounty  live. 

2  And  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  power. 

Honour  and  wealth,  to  gain, 
Glory  and  strength ;  who  for  our  sins 
A  sacrifice  was  slain. 


128  THE    HOLY    COMMUNION. 

3  All  -vrorthy  Thou,  who  bast  redeem"d 

And  ransom'd  us  to  God, 
From  every  nation,  every  coast, 
By  Thy  most  precious  blood. 

4  Blessing  and  honour,  glory,  power. 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven, 
To  Him  that  sits  upon  the  Throne, 
And  to  the  Lamb  be  given. 


137.  L,  M 

1  My  God  and  is  Thy  table  spread, 

And  does  Thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow  ? 
Thither  be  all  Thy  children  led. 

And  let  them  Thy  sweet  mercies  know. 

2  Hail  I  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 

Rich  banquet  of  His  flesh  and  blood: 
Thrice  happy  He,  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food. 

3  AVhy  are  its  bounties  all  in  vain 

Before  unwilling  hearts  display'd  ? 
Was  not  for  you  the  victim  slain  ? 
Are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread  ? 

4  0  let  Thy  table  honour'd  be, 

And  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see. 
That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes. 


THE    HOLY    COMMUNION.  129 

5  Drawn  by  Thy  quick'ning  grace,  0  Lord, 
In  countless  numbers  let  them  come; 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board, 
The  Bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb, 

0  Xor  let  Thy  spreading  Gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  Thy  truth  has  run  ; 
Till  with  this  Bread  all  men  be  blest, 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 


3>«^C 


13S.  c.  M. 

1  And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God 

Who  once  at  distance  stood  ? 
And,  to  affect  this  glorious  change, 
Did  Jesus  shed  His  blood  ? 

2  0  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above! 
What  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 
Or  damp  our  flaming  love  ! 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly  choir. 

To  praise  our  heavenly  King  ! 
0  may  that  love  which  spread  this  board, 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing — 

4  "  Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
Good-will  from  heaven  to  men  is  come, 
And  let  it  never  cease  1" 


130  THE    HOLY    COMMUNION. 

139  L.    H 

1  To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

That  Name,  in  lieav'n  and  earth  ador'd 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know, 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low  : 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 

The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

8  Yet  whilst  around  His  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  His  sacred  feet 
0  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  Icve. 

4  Yes,  Lord,  we  love  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  Thee  more  ; 
And  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

5  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  Thy  wondrous  love  displaj'd ; 
The  broken  Flesh,  Thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful  agonizing  pains. 

6  Let  humble,  penitential  wo. 

With  painful,  pleasing  anguish  flow  ; 
And  Thy  forgiving  love  impart. 
Life,  hope,  and  joy,  to  every  heart. 


THE    HOLY    COMMUNION.  131 

140.  r.  M. 

1  Bread  of  the  world  in  mercy  broken, 
"Wine  of  the  soul  in  mercy  shed, 

By  Tvhom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken, 
'  And  iu  whose  death  our  sins  are  dead : 

2  Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken, 
Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed. 
And  be  Thy  Feast  to  us,  the  token 
That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

141.  ^^^  ni-1 

1  Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
For  Thy  Flesh  is  meat  indeed  ; 
Ever  may  our  souls  be  fed 

"With  this  true  and  living  Bread, 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  Hi3i  who  died. 

2  Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  Blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice  ; 

Lord,  Thy  Wounds  our  healing  give, 
To  Thy  Cross  we  look  and  live ; 
Jesus,  may  we  ever  be 
Graftd,  rooted,  built  in  Thee. 

142.  c.  M. 

1  0  God  unseen,  yet  ever  near. 
Thy  presence  may  we  feel , 
And,  thus  inspired  with  holy  fear, 
Before  Thixe  altar  knesl. 


132  THE    HOLY    COMMUNION. 

2  Here  may  Thy  faithful  people  know 
The  blessings  of  Thy  love, 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow 
The  Manna  from  above. 

8  "We  come,  obedient  to  Thy  word. 
To  feast  on  heavenly  food  : 
Our  meat,  the  Body  of  the  Lord, 
Our  drink,  His  precious  Blood. 

4  Thus  may  we  all  Thy  words  obey, 
For  we,  0  God,  are  Thixe  ; 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 
Renewed  with  strength  divine. 

©riiuatiou,  or  institution  of  min- 
isters. 

143.  L.  M. 

1  Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  My  Xame, 

Sweetly  the  Gospel  trumpet  sound; 
The  glorious  jubilee  proclaim, 

Where'er  the  human  race  is  found. 

2  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  e^^es. 

3  Be  wise  as  serpents,  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove ; 
And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  show 
That  ye're  commission'd  from  above. 


ORDINATION   OR  INSTITUTION       133 
OF    MINISTERS. 

4  Freely  from  Me  ye  liave  received, 
freely,  in  love,  to  others  give ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believed, 
And,  by  your  labours,  sinners  live. 

144.  L.  M. 

1  -'Go  preach  My  Gospel,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"Bid  the  whole  earth  My  Grace  receive  ; 
Explain  to  them  My  sacred  word, 
Bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live. 

2  '-111  make  My  great  commission  known 

And  ye  shall  prove  My"  Gospel  true, 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done. 
And  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "  Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead  ; 

Go  cast  out  devils  in  My  Name ; 
Xor  let  My  prophets  be  afraid, 

Though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blas- 
pheme. 

4  TThile  thus  ye  follow  my  commands, 

I'x  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end, 
All  power  is  trusted  in  My  Hands  : 
I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  His  Head  ; 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  He  rode  : 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 
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134        ORDTNATIOX,    OR    INSTITUTION 
OF    MINISTERS. 

145.  L.  .^I. 

1  Father  of  mercies !  bow  Thixe  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer : 

We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  Thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be ! 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge 
Do  Thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge; 

Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain, 
AVe  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

S  Clothe,  then,  with  energj'-  divine. 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  Thine; 
To  them  Thy  sacred  truth  reveal. 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  Thy  chosen  flock  to  feed ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound  ; 
In  humble  strains  Thy  grace  implore. 
And  feel  Thy  new  creating  pow'r. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains; 
Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 


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ORDINATTOX   OR  INSTITUTION       135 
OF    MINISTERS. 

146.  1.  M. 

1  0  Guardian  of  the  Church  Divine, 
The  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  are  Thine, 
And  kindled  by  Thy  hidden  fires 

The  soul  to  highest  aims  aspires. 

2  Thy   Priests   "with  ■wisdom,    Lord,    endue, 
Their  hearts  with  love  and  zeal  renew  ; 
Turn  all  their  weakness  into  might, 

0  Tholt  the  source  of  life  and  light. 

3  Spirit  of  truth,  on  us  bestow 
The  faith  in  all  its  power  to  know  ; 
That  with  the  saints  of  ages  gone, 
And  those  to  come,  we  may  be  one. 

4  Protect  Thy  Church  from  every  foe. 
And  peace,  the  fruit  of  love,  bestow  ; 
Convert  the  world,  make  all  confess 
The  glories  of  Thy  righteousness. 

14'y.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 

And  Thine  ordained  servants  bless; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply. 

And  clothe  Thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Within  Thy  temple  when  they  stand. 

To  teach  the  truth  as  taught  by  Thee, 
Saviour,  like  stars  in  Thy  right  hand, 
Let  all  Thy  Church's  pastors  be. 


136       ORDIXATTON,  OR    INSTITUTION 
OF    MINISTERS. 

3  "Wisdom  and  zeal,  and  love  impart, 

Firmness  and  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  Thy  people  in  their  heart. 

And  love  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost  love 

4  To  love,  and  pray,  and  never  faint. 

By  day  and  night  their  guard  to  Keep, 
To  warn  the  sinner,  form  the  saint, 

To  feed  Thy  Lambs,  and  tend  Thy  sheep. 

5  So,  when  their  work  is  finished  here, 

They  may  in  hope  their  charge  resign  ; 
So,  when  their  Master  shall  appear, 
They  may  with  crowns  of  glory  shine. 

148.  c.  M. 

1  Lord,  Thine  appointed  servants  bless, 

That  they  may  faithful  be. 
To  preach  the  truth  in  righteousness, 
And  sinners  win  to  Thee. 

2  Uphold  them  by  Almiglity  power, 

Thy  strength  divine  impart, 
And,  in  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 
Cheer  Thou  their  fainting  heart. 

3  In  holy  watchfulness  and  prayer, 

0  keep  them  near  Thy  side  ; 
May  they  with  loving  zeal  declare 
A  Saviour  crucified ! 

4  Great  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep,  draw  near. 

Thy  Spirit  now  be  given  ; 
That  they  who  preach,  and  those  who  hear, 
May  sing  Thy  praise  in  heaven. 


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^l)t  £aplng  of  cr  (Cornn'  Stone. 

149.  L.  M. 

1  0  Lord  of  Hosts,  Whose  glorj  fills 
The  bounds  of  the  eternal  hills, 

And  yet  vouchsafes  in  Christian  lands. 
To  dwell  in  temples  made  "with  hands  ; 

2  Grant  that  all  -we,  who  here  to-day 
Rejoicing  this  foundation  lay. 
May  be  in  very  deed  Thine  own, 
Built  on  the  precious  corner-stone. 

3  Endue  the  creatures  with  Tiir  grace. 
That  shall  adorn  Thy  dwelling-place  ; 
The  beauty  of  the  oak  and  pine, 

The  gold  and  silver,  make  them  Thixk. 

4  To  Thee  they  all  pertain  ;  to  Thee 
The  treasures  of  the  earth  and  sea  ; 
And  when  we  bring  them  to  Thy  Throne 
We  but  present  Thee  with  Thine  own. 

5  The  heads  that  guide,  endue  with  skill ; 
The  hands  that  work,  preserve  from  ill ; 
That  we,  who  these  foundations  lay, 
May  raise  the  topstone  in  its  day, 

)  Both  now  and  ever,  Lord,  protect 
The  temple  of  Thine  own  elect ; 
Be  Thou  in  them,  and  they  in  TheEj 
0  ever-blessed  Trinity  1 


^\)t  Consecration  of  a  Cljurcl). 

150.  L.  w 

1  AxD  -wilt  Thou,  0  eternal  God, 
On  earth  establish  Thine  abode  ? 
Then  look  propitious  from  Thy  Throne. 
And  take  this  temple  for  Thine  o-\vn. 

2  These  walls  we  to  Thine  honour  raise, 
Long  may  they  echo  in  Thy  praise ; 
And  Thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  the  rich  tokens  of  Thy  grace. 

3  Here  may  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  His  train ; 
While  power  divine  His  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  His  friends. 

4  And  in  the  last  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  sui-vey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear. 
Thousands  were  born  for  glox'y  here,  • 


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151.  Ill- 

1  Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem, 
Vision  dear  of  peace  and  love. 

Who  of  living  stones  art  builded 
In  the  height  of  heaven  above ; 

And,  with  angel  hosts  encircled, 
As  a  bride  to  earth  dost  move  ; 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  A  CUURCH.    130 

From  celestial  realms  descending, 

Bridal  glory  round  thee  shed, 
Meet  for  Him  "Whose  love  espoused  thee, 

To  thy  Lord  shalt  thou  be  led  ; 
All  thy  streets,  and  all  thy  bulwarks, 

Of  pure  gold  are  fashioned. 

Bright  thy  gates  of  pearl  are  shining. 

They  are  open  evermore  ; 
And  by  virtue  of  His  merits 

Thither  faithful  souls  do  soar, 
"Who  for  Christ's  dear  Name  in  this  vrorLI 

Pain  and  tribulation  bore. 

Many  a  blow,  and  biting  sculpture 
Polished  well  those  stones  elect, 

In  their  places  now  compacted 
By  the  heavenly  Architect, 

AYho  therewith  hath  willed  for  ever 
That  His  Palace  should  be  decked. 


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152.  III-:3. 

1  Christ  is  made  the  sure  Foundation, 
Christ  the  Head  and  Corner-stone, 
Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious. 

Binding  all  the  Church  in  one, 
Holy  Sion's  help  for  ever, 
And  her  confidence  alone. 


1-10  THE  CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH. 

2  All  that  dedicated  City, 

Dearly  loved  of  GrOD  on  bigli, 
In  exultant  jubilation 

Pours  perpetual  melody ; 
God  the  Oxe  in  Thee  adoring 

In  glad  hymns  eternally. 

3  To  this  Temple,  where  we  call  TiinK, 

Come,  0  Lord  of  Hosts,  to  day  : 
AVith  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness, 

Hear  Thy  servants,  as  they  pray  ; 
And  Thy  fullest  benediction, 

Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 

4  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants, 

What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 
"What  they  gain  from  Thee  forever 

AVith  the  Blessed  to  retain. 
And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory, 

Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

153.  c. 

1  0,  with  due  rev'rence,  let  us  all 
To  God's  abode  repair: 

And  prostrate  at  His  footstool  fall'n, 
Pour  out  our  humble  prayer. 

2  Arise  0  Lord,  and  now  possess 
Thy  constant  place  of  rest; 

Be  that,  not  only  with  Thy  ark, 
But  with  Thy  presence  bless' d. 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH.  141 

3  Clothe  Thot;  Thy  priests  with  righteousness, 
Make  Thou  Thy  saints  rejoice; 

And,  for  Thy  servant  David's  sake, 
Hear  Thy  Anointed' s  voice. 

4  Fair  Sion  does,  in  Gou's  esteem, 
All  other  seats  excel ; 

His  place  of  everlasting  rest, 
"Where  He  desires  to  dwell. 

5  Her  store  th'  Almighty  -will  increase, 
Her  poor  with  plenty  bless  ; 

Her  saints  shall  shout  for  joy,  her  priests 
His  saving  health  confess. 

154.  X"  M- 

1  Here,  in  Thy  name.  Eternal  God, 
"We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee  : 

0  make  it  now  Thy  fix'd  abode. 
And  holy  let  Thy  temple  be. 

2  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 

Hear  Thou,  in  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  Thou  hearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 
The  blessed  gospel  of  Thy  Sox  ; 

Still  by  the  power  of  His  great  name, 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 


1-1:2  THE  COXSECr.ATIOX  OF  A  CHURCH. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 
Hosanna  to  their  heavenly  King  : 

Let  heaven,  v?ith  earth,  the  strain  prolong, 
Hosanna,  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  TiiY  glory  never  hence  depart: 

Yet  choose  not  Lord,  this  house  alone  ; 

Thy  Kingdom  come  in  every  heart, 
In  every  bosom  fix  Thy  Throne. 

155.  c.  M. 

1  Great  Shepherd  of  Thy  people,  hear; 
Thy  presence  now  display  ; 

As  Thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Show  us  the  tokens  of  Thy  love, 
Our  feeble  hope  to  raise  ; 

And  pour  Thy  blessing  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  be  holy  peace, 
Thy  mercy  here  reveal ; 

Here  give  the  burden'd  soul  release, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal ! 

4  The  hearing  ear,  the  watchful  eye. 
The  contrite  heart  bestow  ; 

And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH.       143 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  Thy  word, 
In  faith  address  our  prayers  ; 
And  in  the  presence  of  the  Lord 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

6  Here  may  Thy  Gos])ers  joyful  sound 
Enforc'd  by  grace  divine, 

Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
And  bend  their  wills  to  Thine. 


156. 

1  O  'twas  a  joyful  sound,  to  hear 
Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 

Up  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal  day  ! 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear, 
"With  our  assembled  poAv'rs, 

In  strong  and  beauteous  order  rang"d 
Like  her  united  tow'rs. 

i         3  'Tis  thither,  by  divine  command, 
The  tribes  of  God  repair, 
Before  His  ark  to  celebrate 

His  yame,  with  praise  and  prayer. 

0,  ever  pray  for  Salem's  peace  ; 

For  they  shall  prosperous  be, 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 

Who  bear  true  love  to  Thee. 


144      THE  CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH. 

5  May  peace  within  Thy  sacred  walls 

A  constant  guest  be  found ; 
"With  plenty  and  prosperity 
Thy  palaces  He  crown'd. 

6  For  my  dear  brethren's   sake,  and  friends 

No  less  than  brethren  dear, 
I'll  pray — May  peace  in  Salem's  tow'rs 
A  constant  guest  appear. 

7  But  most  of  all  111  seek  Thy  good, 

And  ever  wish  Thee  well, 
For  Sion  and  the  temple's  sake. 
Where  God  vouchsafes  to  dwell. 


is-y.  c.  : 

1  I'll  wash  my  hands  in  innocence. 

And  round  Thine  altar  go  ; 
Pour  the  glad  hymn  of  triumph  thence, 
And  thence  Thy  wonders  show. 

2  My  thanks  I'll  publish  there,  and  tell 

How  Thy  renown  excels; 
That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
In  which  Thine  honour  dwells. 


(Qmnai  Cjmnm. 


158.  c.  >r. 

1  Great  God,  witli  wonder  and  with  praise, 

On  all  Thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  still  Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  Thy  book. 

2  The  stars  that  in  their  courses  roll. 

Have  much  instruction  given: 
Cut  Thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  Thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

5  Lord,  make  me  understand  Thy  law. 

Show  what  my  faults  have  been ; 
And  from  Thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

6  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 
Xot  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 
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146  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

7  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more. 
And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er. 
And  meditate  by  night. 

o-o::«><Oo 

159.  c.  M. 

1  Father  of  mercies  !  in  Thy  word 

"What  endless  glory  shines  I 
For  ever  be  Thy  name  ador'd 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 


And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenl}-  peace  around; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 


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GEXE3.AL    HYMNS.  147 

C  Divine  instructor,  gracious  LoRi>, 
Bo  Thou  forever  near  , 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  -word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


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1<B0.  II-3 

1  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care, 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye; 
My  noon  day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defencL 


2  Whea  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant. 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  iie  leads, 
Whei'B  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  In  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread; 
jNIy  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill. 
For  Thou,  0  Lord  are  with  me  still: 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 


148  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

161.  L.  M. 

1  The  starry  firmament  on  high, 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  sky, 

Yet  shine  not  to  Thy  praise,  0  Lord, 
So  brightly  as  Thy  written  word. 

2  The  hopes  that  holy  word  supplies, 
Its  truths  divine  and  precepts  wise, 
In  each  a  heavenly  beam  I  see. 
And  every  beam  conducts  to  Thee. 

3  Almighty  Lord  !  the  sun  shall  fail, 
The  moon  forget  her  nightly  tale. 
And  deepest  silence  hush  on  high 
The  radiant  chorus  of  the  sky  : 

4  But  fixed  for  everlasting  years, 
Unmoved  amid  the  wreck  of  spheres, 
Thy  word  shall  shine  in  cloudless  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  have  passed  away. 

162.  L.  M. 

1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
"With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky. 

And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 


GENERAL    HTMN8.  149 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale; 
And  nightly,  to  the  list'ning  earth. 
Repeats  the  «tory  of  her  birth. 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  l3urn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radian.t  orbs  be  found  ; 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice. 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  Toice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

163.  III-3 

1  Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays, 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 
Sung  by  raptur'd  saints  above; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure. 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 


150  GENERAL    HYMXS. 

3  Thou  clid'st  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 
Wand'ring  from  the  fokl  of  Goo  ; 
Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger 
Bid'st  redeem  me  with  Thy  Blood. 

4  By  Thy  hand  restor'd,  defended, 
Safe  through  life  thus  far  I'm  come  ; 
Safe,  0  LoRi>,  when  life  is  ended. 
Bring  me  to  my  heav'nly  home. 

>o^@4o* 

164.  11-4. 

1  Blow  ye  the  trumpet  blow  : 

The  gladly-solemn  sound  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know,. 

To  earth's  remotest  bound. 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  - 
Keturn,  ye  ransom'd  sinners  home. 

2  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Hath  full  atonement  made : 
Ye  weary  spirits^  rest ; 

Ye  mournful  souls  be  glad : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

3  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  by  His  Blood 

Throughout  the  world  proclaim : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners  home. 


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GENERAL    HYMXS.  151 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive, 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

5  Ye  who  have  sold  for  naught 

Your  heritage  above. 
Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

6  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  heavenly  grace ; 
And,  saved  from  earth,  appear 

Before  your  Saviour's  face: 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners  home. 

165.  s.  M. 

1  Grace  !   'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 

Harmonious  to  the  ear  ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  a  way 

To  save  rebellious  man. 
And  all  the  means  that  grace  display. 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 


152  GENERAL    SYMNS. 

3  Grace  guides  my  wondering  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road, 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

166.  c.  M. 

1  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 

Drawn  from  Emmaxiel's  veins; 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear,  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  Blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  suppl}', 
Bedeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 


GEXE7.AL    HYMNS.  153 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sv^eeter  song, 
I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 
"When  this  poor,  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

167.  c.  M. 

1  Father,  to  Thee  my  soul  I  lift. 

On  They  my  hope  depends, 
Convinc'd  that  every  perfect  gift 
From  Thee  alone  depends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  Thine  alone, 

And  pow'r  and  wisdom  too  : 
Without  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine  ; 
The  praise  of  every  holy  thought 
And  righteous  word  is  Thixe. 

4  From  Thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  pow'r  on  Thee  to  call, 
In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live: — 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 

168.  III-l. 
1  SiXG,  my  soul.  His  wondrous  love, 

Who,  from  yon  bright  throne  above, 
Ever  watchful  o'er  our  race, 
Still  to  man  extends  His  grace. 


154  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

2  Heav'n  and  earth  by  ITi^r  were  made, 
All  is  by  His  sceptre  sway'd ; 

"What  are  we  that  He  should  sho-w 
So  much  love  to  us  below  ? 

3  God,  the  merciful  and  good, 
Bought  us  with  the  Saviouk's  Blood  ; 
And,  to  make  our  safety  sure, 
Guides  us  by  His  Spirit  pure. 

4  Sing,  my  soul,  adore  His  name ; 
Let  His  glory  be  thy  theme  : 
Praise  Him  till  He  calls  thee  home, 
Trust  His  love  for  all  to  come. 

169.  c 

1  All  ye  who  seek  for  sure  relief, 

In  trouble  and  distress. 
Whatever  sorrow  vex  the  mind, 
Or  guilt  the  soul  oppress : 

2  Jesus,  "Who  gave  Himself  for  you, 

Upon  the  Cross  to  die, 
Opens  to  you  His  sacred  Heart: 
Oh,  to  that  Heart  draw  nigh, 

3  Ye  hear  how  kindly  He  invites  ; 

Ye  hear  His  words  so  blest : 
*'A11  ye  that  labour  come  to  Me, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 


GENERAL    HYMXS.  155 

4  0  Jesus,  Joy  of  saints  on  high, 

Thou  Hope  of  sinners  here : 
Attracted  by  those  loving  words, 
To  Thee  I  lift  my  prayer. 

5  Wash  Thou  my  wounds  in  that  dear  Blood 

Which  forth  from  Thee  doth  flow ; 
New  grace,  new  hope  inspire  ;  a  new 
And  better  heart  bestow. 

ITO.  "^"  II-l 

1  Ye  fields  of  light,  celestial  plains, 
Where  pure,  serene  eflfulgence  reigns, 

Ye  scenes  divinely  fair, 
Your  Maker's  wondrous  power  proclaim; 
Tell  how  he  form'd  your  shining  frame, 

And  breathed  the  fluid  air. 

2  Join  all  ye  stars,  the  vocal  choir; 
Thou  dazzling  orb  of  liquid  fire, 

The  mighty  chorus  aid; 
And,  soon  as  evening  veils  the  plain, 
Thou  moon,  prolong  the  hallow"d  strain, 

And  praise  Him  in  the  shade. 

8  Thou  heaven  of  heavens,  His  vast  abode, 
Proclaim  the  glories  of  thy  God; 

Ye  worlds,  declare  His  might ; 
He  spake  the  word,  and  ye  were  made, 
Darkness  and  dismal  chaos  fled, 

And  nature  sprung  to  light. 


156  GENERAL   HYMNS. 

4  Let  every  element  rejoice  ; 

Ye  thunders,  burst  with  awful  voice 

To  Him  AVho  bids  you  roll ; 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air, 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 


171.  III-l. 

1  Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise. 

All  our  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 
Ail  events  at  Thy  command. 

2  He  that  formed  us  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  us  to  the  tomb. 
All  our  ways  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  His  wise  decree. 

8  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health. 
Blighting  want,  and  cheerful  wealth, 
All  our  pleasures,  all  our  pains. 
Come,  and  end,  as  God  ordains. 

4  May  we  always  own  Thy  hand, 
Still  to  Thee  surrender'd  stand. 
Know  that  Tiiou  art  God  alone 
We  and  ours  are  all  Thy  own. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  157 

172.  L.   M. 

1  All  glorious  God,  what  liymns  of  praise, 
Shall  our  transported  voices  raise : 
"What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due, 
AVhile  heaven  stands  open  to  our  view. 

2  Once  we  were  fallen,  oh,  how  low  ! 
Just  on  the  brink  of  endless  woe ; 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above. 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love ; 

3  Scatter'd  the  shades  of  death  and  niaht, 
And  spread  around,  His  heavenly  light ; 
By  Him  what  wondrous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls  impoverished  and  undone  ! 

4  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shores, 
A  bright  inheritance  as  ours  ; 

Where  saints  in  light,  our  coming  wait, 
To  share  their  holy,  happy  state  I 

173.  C.   31. 

1  Saltation  I   oh,  the  joyful  sound, 

Glad  tidings  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation  I   buried  once  in  sin, 

At  helUs  dark  door  we  lay  ; 
But  now  we  rise  by  grace  divine, 
And  see  a  heavenly  day. 
14 


15S  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

3  Salvation  I  let  the  eclio  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

4  Salvation  !  0  Thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  Thee  the  praise  belongs: 
Our  hearts  shall  kindle  at  Thy  Name, 
Thy  Name  inspire  our  songs. 

174.  c.  >i 

1  To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  naoae 

Awake  the  sacred  song ! 
0  may  His  love  (immortal  flame  I) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ! 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  His  radiant  Throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee  : 

May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 

"The  Saviour  died  for  me." 


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GEXEUAL    HYMNS.  109 

5  0  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Till  strangers  love  Thy  charming  Name 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


1X5.  s. 

1  I  Love  Thy  Kingdom,  Lord, 

The  house  of  Thine  abode. 
The  Church,  our  blest  Kedeemer  sav'd 
With  His  own  precious  Blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  Church,  0  God  ! 

Her  Trails  before  Thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  Hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  Thy  Sons, 

My  voice  or  hands  denj'. 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 

Her  welfare,  or  her  wo, 
Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  every  grief  oerflow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 


160  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

6  Bej'ond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

7  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine. 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King  : 
Thy  Hand  from  every  snare  and  foe, 
Shall  great  deliv'rance  bring. 

8  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last. 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield. 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

176.  s, 

1  Blest  is  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  Throne, 

We  pour  united  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes. 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 


I 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  IGl 

4  When  we  at  death  must  part, 

How  keen,  how  deep  the  pain  ! 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free  ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Throughout  eternity. 


o>^c 


ITtH.  s. 

1  No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 

My  firm  atfection.  Lord,  to  Thee  : 
For  Thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
A  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 

2  Thou  my  deliverer  art,  my  Gou  ; 

My  trust  is  in  Thy  mighty  power ; 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower. 

8  To  Thee  I  will  address  my  prayer, 
To  Whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe ; 
So  shall  I  by  Thy  watchful  care, 
Be  guarded  safe  from  evei'y  foe. 


1G2  GENERAL    HYMXS. 

ITS.  fM. 

1  With  joy  shall  I  behold  the  da}-, 
That  calls  my  willing  soul  away 

To  dwell  among  the  blest; 
For  lo  !  my  great  Redeemer's  pow'r 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  door, 
And  points  me  to  His  rest. 


!  Ev"n  now,  to  my  expecting  eyes 
The  heav'n-built  tow'rs  of  Salem  rise  ; 

Their  glory  I  survey-: 
I  view  her  mansions,  that  contain 
The  angel  host,  a  beauteous  train, 
And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 

Thither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo !  the  redeem'd  of  God  ascend, 

Borne  on  immortal  wing ; 
There,  crown'd  with  everlasting  joy. 
In  ceaseless  hymns  their  tongues  employ 

Before  th'  Almighty  King. 

The  King  a  seat  hath  there  prepar'd, 
High,  on  eternal  base  uprear'd 

For  His  eternal  Son  ; 
His  palaces  with  joy  abound; 
His  saints,  by  Him  with  glory  crown'd, 

Attend  and  share  His  Throne. 


GEXE2AL    HYNMS.  163 

5  ^lother  of  cities  I  o'er  thy  head 

Bright  peace,  with  healing  "vviugs  outspread, 

For  evermore  shall  dwell : 
Let  me,  blest  seat !  my  name  behold 
Among  thy  citizens  enroll'd, 

And  bid  the  world  farewell. 


1T9.  L.  M. 

1  Triumphant  Ziox  !  lift  thy  head 

From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead, 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength! 

1  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on. 
And  let  thy  excellence  be  known : 
Deck'd  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess. 

3  Xo  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade. 
And  fill  thy  hallow'd  walls  with  dread ; 
Xo  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  vict'ry  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  pray'r, 
His  Hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair ; 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 


164  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

ISO.  C.  M. 

1  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  vrar, 

A  kingly  crown  to  gain  ; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar ; 
Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 

2  Who  best  can  drink  His  cup  of  woe, 

And  triumph  over  pain, 
"Who  patient  bear  His  Cross  below — 
He  follows  in  His  train. 

3  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 
And  called  on  Him  to  save  : 

4  Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  His  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: 
Who  follows  in  His  train? 

5  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few. 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came  : 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 
And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame : 

6  They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  Lion's  gory  mane  ; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel; 
Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  1C5 

7  A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  Throne  rejoice, 
In  robes  of  light  arrayed : 

8  They  climbed  the  dizzy  steep  of  heaven. 

Through  peril,  toil  and  pain  ; 
0  God  !  to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  follow  in  their  train  ! 


^^@<c 


ISl.  II-6. 

1  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion  ; 

Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care  ; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending. 

The  tearless  life  is  there. 
0  happy  retribution ! 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners 

A  mansion  with  the  blest. 

2  And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 

And  passionless  renown  : 
And  now  we  watch  and  struggle, 

And  now  we  live  in  hope, 
And  Sion  in  her  anguish 

With  Babylon  must  cope  ; 


166  GENERAL    IIYMXS. 

3  But  He  "Whom  now  we  trust  in, 

Shall  then  be  seen  and  known; 
And  they  that  know  and  see  Him, 

Shall  have  Him  for  their  own. 
The  morning  shall  awaken, 

The  shadows  shall  decay, 
And  each  true-hearted  servant 

Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day. 

4  Their  God,  our  King  and  Portion, 

In  fullness  of  His  grace, 
Shall  we  behold  for  ever, 

And  worshi])  face  to  face. 
Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest  ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 


y-^^c 


1S2.  II-6. 

1  For  Thee,  0  dear,  dear  Country, 
Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  ; 
For  every  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 
Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 
And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 


GENERAL    HYMNS,  16T 

2  0  one,  0  only  Mansion  I 

0  Paradise  of  Joy  I 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy ; 
The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendour, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise  ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise ; 

3  With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze  ; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays  ; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bounded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
The  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 

The  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

4  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away  ! 
Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel. 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 

5  0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  Home  of  God's  elect! 

0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect! 


iG3  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

Jesu,  ia  mercy  bring  us 
To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 

AVho  art,  with  God  the  Father, 
And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 


1S3.  II-6. 

1  Jerusalem  the  golden  ! 

With  milk  and  honey  blest ; 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  oh  !  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there; 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng, 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene: 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  Throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  care  released. 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 
The  song  of  them  that  feast ; 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  1G9 

And  they,  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  Home  of  God's  elect ! 
0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 


1S4.  c.  M. 

1  .Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
"When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

8  Apostles,  Martyrs,  Prophets,  there 
Around  my  Saviour  stand : 
And  all  I  love  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 
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no  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

4  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 


185.  c.  M. 

1  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home  ! 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  Throne, 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  Thine  Arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame. 

From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 

To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Time,  like  an  ever  rolling  stream. 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  Ill 

6  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come  ; 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 


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1S6.  III- 

1  Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  side,  a  healing  flood. 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone. 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone  ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown. 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  Throne, 
Eock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me. 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 


172  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

ISl.  p.  M. 

1  Just  as  I  am — without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  Blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come 

2  Just  as  I  am — and  waiting  not 

To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot  — 
To  Thee,  Whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  (jOD,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am — though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
With  fears  within,  and  foes  without  — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind  — 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind. 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

5  Just  as  I  am,  Thotj  wilt  receive. 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe  — 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

6  Just  as  I  am — Thy  love  unknown. 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  : 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 

0  La3ib  of  God,  I  come. 


GENERAL    HTilNS.  173 

ISS.  C.  M. 

1  Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be. 

Close  to  Thy  bleeding  side ; 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea, 
"For  me  the  Saviour  died." 

2  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin  ! 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  Thf  Blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

8  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  ThixE  own ; 
"Wash  me,  and  mine  Thou  art ; 
Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone. 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4  Th'  atonement  of  Thy  Blood  apply, 
Till  faith  to  sight  improve  ; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love, 

1^9.  P.  31. 

1  A  MouxTAix  fastness  is  our  God, 
On  which  our  souls  are  planted  : 
And  though  the  fierce  foe  rage  abroad. 
Our  hearts  are  nothing  daunted. 
What  though  He  beset. 
With  weapon  and  net, 
Array'd  in  death-strife  ? 
In  God  are  help  and  life : 
He  is  our  sword  and  armour. 


174  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

2  By  our  own  miglit  we  naught  can  do  ; 
To  trust  it  were  sure  losing ; 
For  us  must  fight  the  Right  and  True, 
The  Man  of  God's  own  choosing. 
Dost  ask  for  His  name  ? 
Christ  Jesus  we  claim  ; 
The  Lord  God  of  Hosts ; 
»  The  only  God  : — vain  boasts 

Of  others  fall  before  Him. 


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What  though  the  troops  of  Satan  fill'd 

The  world  with  hostile  forces  ? 
E'en  then  our  fccirs  should  all  be  still'd; 
In  God  are  our  resources. 
The  world  and  its  KixG 
No  terrors  can  bring: 
Their  threats  are  no  worth : 
Their  doom  is  now  gone  forth  : 
A  single  word  can  quell  them. 

God's  word  through  all  shall  have  free  swc 

And  ask  no  man's  permission  : 
The  Spirit  and  His  gifts  convey, 
Strength  to  defy  perdition. 
The  body  to  kill, 
Wife,  children,  at  will, 
The  wicked  have  power: 
Yet  lasts  it  but  an  hour ! 
The  kingdom's  ours  for  ever ! 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  175 

190.  L.  M. 

1  jEsrs,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 
Midst  flaming  worlds  in  these  arrayed, 
AVith  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
'•Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue ; 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

4  Oh  I  let  the  dead  now  hear  Thy  voice ; 
Bid,  Lord,  Thy  banished  ones  rejoice; 
Our  beauty  this,  our  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  Righteousness, 


191.  '  III-l. 

1  Jesus,  Saviour  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
W^hile  the  tempest  still  is  high 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 
0,  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 


1T6  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Tpiee  ; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  ; 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  hope  from  Thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

192.  c.  M. 

1  0  Thou,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  Thee  ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes. 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  If  on  my  aching  burdened  heart. 

My  sins  lie  heavily  ; 
Thy  pardon  grant,  Thy  peace  impart : 

Good  Lord,  remember  me. 
8  If  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
Then  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day : 

Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  If  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief. 

This  feeble  frame  should  be. 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief: 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  And  oh,  when  in  the  hour  of  death 

I  bow  to  Thy  decree, 
Jesu,  receive  my  parting  breath  : 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 


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•GENERAL    HYMNS.  1^7 

193.  C.  M. 

1  A  living  stream  as  crystal  clear, 

Welling  from  out  the  Throne 

Of  God,  and  of  the  Lamb  on  high, 

The  Lord  to  man  hath  shewn. 

2  This  stream  doth  water  Paradise, 

It  makes  the  angels  sing  ; 
One  precious  drop  within  the  heart. 
Is  of  all  joy  the  spring: 

3  Joy  past  all  speech,  of  glory  full, 

But  stored  where  none  may  know, 
As  manna,  hid  in  dewy  heaven, 
As  pearls  in  ocean  low. 

4.  Hye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
Nor  to  man's  heart  hath  come, 
What  for  those  loving  Thee  in  truth, 
Thou  hast  in  love's  own  home. 

5  But  by  His  Spirit,  He  to  us 

The  secret  doth  reveal ; 
Faith  sees  and  hears :  but  0  for  wings 
To  touch,  and  taste,  and  feel: 

6  Wings  like  a  dove,  to  waft  us  on 

High  o'er  the  flood  of  sin ! 
Lord  of  the  Ark  put  forth  Thine  Hand, 
And  take  Thy  Wanderers  in. 


1Y8  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

194.  c.  M. 

1  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  his  office,  wait, 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  vrord, 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright. 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  His  sight, 
For  awful  is  His  Name. 

3  AVatch  !  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 

And  while  we  speak  He's  near; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  Hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  0  happy  servant  he. 

In  such  a  posture  found ; 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crowned. 

6  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 
With  His  own  royal  Hand, 
And  raise  that  faithful  servant's  head 
Amid  His  angel-band. 

195.  c.  M. 

1  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast  ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  119 

2  Xo  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 

Xor  can  the  meaaory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesus'  Name, 
The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  0  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  Joy  of  ail  the  meek. 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek ! 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?     Ah  !  this 

Xor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show  ; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou, 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be  ; 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity, 

196.  c.  M. 

1  Thou  art  the  way — to  Thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  truth — Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  onl}'^  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 


130  GENERAL    IIYMXS. 

3  Thou  art  the  life — the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conqu'ring  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life  ; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

197.  III-l 

1  Lord,  for  ever  at  Thy  side 

Let  my  place  and  portion  be: 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 

All  Thy  Spirit  hath  reveal'd ; 
Thou  hast  spoken — I  believe. 
Though  the  oracle  be  seal'd. 

3  Humble  as  a  little  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast. 
By  no  subtilties  beguil'd, 
On  Thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 

4  Israel !  now  and  evermore 

In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust ; 
Him,  in  all  His  ways,  adore, 
Wise  and  wonderful,  and  just. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  181 

I9S.  r.  31. 

1  Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wing?, 

Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise,  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heav'n,  thy  destin'd  place; 
Sun  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepar"d  above. 

2  Cease,  my  soul,  0  cease  to  mourn. 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return, 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies: 
There,  is  everlasting  peace, 

Rest,  enduring  rest,  in  heaven ; 
There,  will  sorrow  ever  cease, 

And  crowns  of  joy  be  giv'n. 

199.  III-l 

1  Children  of  the  heavenly  Kixg, 
As  we  journey,  let  us  sing  ; 

Sing  the  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  trav'lling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 
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182  GENERAL    KYMXS. 

3  Banish'd  once,  by  sin  betray'd, 
Christ  our  advocate  was  made  ; 
Pardon'd  now,  no  more  we  roam, 
Christ  conducts  us  to  our  home. 

4  LoBD,  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  Thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 


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200.  in-3 

1  Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Tiiee 

For  the  bliss  Thy  Love  bestows  ; 
For  the  pard'ning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 
Help,  0  God,  my  weak  endeavour ; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise: 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warm'd  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wand'rer,  far  astray  ; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away; 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stain'd  cross  appear. 


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GENE7.AL    IIYNMS.  183 

3  LooD,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express  : 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  pray'r  to  bless: 
Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise  ; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

201.  c.  M. 

1  Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee, 

And  plead  to  be  fox^given, 
So  let  Thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
.     And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 

Our  daily  cross  to  bear  ; 
Like  Thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
Our  brethren's  griefs  to  share. 

3  Let  grace  our  selfishness  erpel, 

Our  earthliness  refine ; 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell, 
As  free  and  true  as  Thixe. 

4  If  joy  shall  at  Thy  bidding  fly, 

And  grief's  dark  day  come  on, 

"We  in  our  turn  would  meekly  ciy, 

"Pathee,  Thy  will  be  done." 


184  GENERAL    HYMNS 

5  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 
Forgiving  and  forgiven, 
0  may  vre  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven. 

202.  ""^^  III- 

1  Love  Divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ; 
Live  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation. 

Enter  every  longing  heart. 

2  Breathe,  oh !  breathe  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all,  Thy  peace  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing. 

Serve  Thee  as  Thixe  host  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  Thy  boundless  love. 

3  Finish,,  then.  Thy  new  creation. 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be ; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  restored  in  Thee. 
Changed  from  glory  unto  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  our  songs  we  raise ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


GENERAL    Ili'MNS.  185 


203. 


1  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  sooths  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear, 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole. 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast  ; 
"lis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  for  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Dear  name  the  roclc  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place  ; 
My  never-failing  treasury  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus]  my  Shepherd,  Guardian,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
My  LoKD,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart. 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  lore  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Piefresh  my  soul  in  death. 


186  GENERAL    HinVIXS. 

204.  L.  M. 

1  Take  up  thy  cross  !   tlie  Saviour  said, 

If  tliou  would'st  my  disciple  be: 
Take  up  thy  cross,  with  willing  heart. 
And  humbly  follow  after  Me. 

2  Take  up  thy  cross  !  let  not  its  weight 

Fill  thy  weak  soul  with  vain  alarm  ; 
His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 

And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thine  arm. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross  !  nor  heed  the  shame, 

And  let  thy  foolish  pride  be  still : 
Thy  Lord  refused  not  e'en  to  die 
Upon  a  ci-oss,  on  Calvary's  hilL 

4  Take  up  thy  cross,  then,  in  His  strength. 

And  calmly  Sin's  wild  deluge  brave : 
'Twill  guide  thee  to  a  better  home. 
It  points  to  glory  o^er  the  grave. 

5  Take  up  thy  cross,,  and  follow  on. 

Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down  ; 
For  only  he  who  bears  the  cross^ 

May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  crovrn ! 


205.  c.  M. 

1  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Xamc  I 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall. 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem,. 
And  crown.  Hi3i — Lord  of  alL 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  187 

2  Crown  IIim,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  the  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

3  Hail  Him  the  Heir  of  David's  line. 

Whom  David,  Lord  did  call , 

The  God  incarnate  I   Man  divine! 

And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race. 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

5  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget. 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

6  Let  every  kindred,  ever}'  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball. 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe. 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

206.  p.  M. 

1   The  God  of  Abraham  praise. 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above  ; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love  : 


1S8  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

Jehovah,  Great  I  AM, 

By  earth  and  heaven  confess'd ; 
I  how  and  bless  the  sacred  Name, 

Forever  blest. 

2  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 

At  whose  supreme  command 
From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 

At  His  right  hand  ; 

I  all  on  earth  forsake, 

Its  wisdom  fame  and  power  ; 
And  Hnr  my  only  portion  make, 

My  shield  and  tower. 

3  He  by  himself  hath  sworn, 

I  on  his  oath  depend, 
I  shall,  on  angels  wings  upborne. 

To  heaven  ascend: 
I  shall  behold  his  face, 

I  shall  his  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 

For  evermore. 

4  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 

The  Lord  our  righteousness, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin. 

The  Prince  of  Peace ; 
On  Sion's  sacred  height 

His  Kingdom  he  maintains. 
And,  glorious  with  His  saints  in  light, 

For  ever  reigns. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  189 

The  God  -vvlio  reigns  on  liigli 

The  great  archangels  sing  ; 
And  "Holy,  holy,  holy,"  cry, 

"Almighty  King, 
Who  was  and  is  the  same. 

And  evermore  shall  be  : 
JehoTah,  Father;  Great  I  AM, 

We  worship  Thee." 

The  whole  triumphant  host 

Give  thanks  to  God  on  high  ; 
"  Hail  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost," 

They  ever  cry  : 
Hail,  Abraham's  God  and  mine, 

I  join  the  heavenly  lays  ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  Thixe, 

And  endless  praise. 


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201'.  IV-3. 

1  Be  joyful  in  God,  all  yc  lands  of  the  earth 

0  serve  Him  with  gladness  and  fear  ; 
Exult  in  His  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  For  .Jehovah  is  God, — and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  ruler  o'er  all ; 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own. 
His  sheep  and  we  follow  his  call. 


190  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

3  0  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song, 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  feless  his  adorable  name. 

4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand  ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 


20S.  L.  M. 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne. 

Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  j)y  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy, 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame  ; 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear. 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs. 

High  as  the  heaven  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  soundiag  praise. 


GENERAL    HVMNS.  191 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

209.  P.  M, 

The  strain  u]>raise  of  joy  and  praise.     Alleluia. 

To  the  glory  of  their  King 

Shall  tha  ransomed  people  sing     Alleluia. 

And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 

Shall  re-echo  through  the  sky     Alleluia. 

They  in  the  rest  of  Paradise  who  dwell, 

The  blessed  ones,  with  joy  the  chorus  swell, 

Alleluia 
The  planets  beaming  on  their  heavenly  way. 
The  shining  constellations,  join  and  say,  Alleluia, 
Ye  clouds  that  onward  sweep, 
Ye  winds  on  pinions  light. 
Ye  thunders,  echoing  loud  and  deep, 
Ye  lightnings  wildly  bright. 
In  sweet  consent  unite  your     Alleluia. 
Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows, 
Ye  storms  and  winter  snow. 
Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty. 
Hoar  frost  and  summer  glow. 
Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring. 
And  gloi'ious  forests,  sing     Alleluia. 
First  let  the  birds,  with  painted  plumage  gay, 
Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and  say 

Alleluia. 


192  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

Then  let  tlie  beasts  of  earth,  with  varying  strain, 
Join  in  creation's  hymn  and  ci-y  again  Alleluia. 
Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sonorous 

Alleluia. 
There  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus 

Alleluia. 
Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean,  cry       Alleluia. 
Ye  tracts  of  earth,  and  continents,  reply  Alleluia. 
To  God,  Who  all  creation  made, 
The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid  :    Alleluia. 
This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain,  the  Lord 

Almighty  loves:    Alleluia. 
This  is  the  song,  the  heavenly  song,  that  Christ 

the  King  approves  :     Alleluia. 
Wherefore  we  sing,  both  heart  and  voice  awak- 
ing. Alleluia. 
And  children's  voices  echo,  answer  making. 

Alleluia, 
Now  from  all  men  be  out-poured 
Alleluia  to  the  Lord  ; 
With  Alleluia  evermore 
The  Sox  and  Spirit  we  adore. 
Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One, 

Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!     Amen. 

210.  L.   M. 

1  0  PRAISE  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place. 
From  whence  his  goodness  largel}"  flows: 
Prais3  Him  in  heaven,  where  He  His  face. 
Unveil'd  in  perfect  glory  shows. 


GENERAL    HYMX3.  ]  G' 

2  Praise  Him  for  all  the  mighty  acts 
"Which  He  in  our  behalf  has  done  ; 
His  kindness  this  return  exacts, 
With  which  our  praise  should  equal  run. 

3  Let  the  shrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice 
Make  rocks  and  hills  His  praise  rebound; 

Praise  Him  with  harp's  melodious  noise, 
And  gentle  psaltery's  silver  sound. 

4  Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compose. 

To  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise  ; 
To  well-tuned  cymbals,  and  to  those 
That  loudly  sound  on  solemn  days. 

5  Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 

The  breath  he  does  to  them  afford, 
In  just  return  of  praise  employ  ; 
Let  every  creature  praise  the  Lokd  I 


211.  IV-L 

1  0  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord, 

Prepare  your  glad  voice 
His  praise  in  the  great 

Assembly  to  sing  : 
In  their  great  Creator 

Let  Israel  rejoice  ; 
And  children  of  Sion 
Be  glad  in  their  King. 
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194  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

3  Let  them  His  great  Name 

Extol  in  their  songs, 
With  hearts  well  attun'd 

His  praises  express  : 
Who  always  takes  pleasure 

To  hear  their  glad  tongues, 
And  waits  with  salvation 

The  humble  to  bless. 

3  With  glory  adorn'd, 

His  people  shall  sing 
To  God,  who  their  heads 

With  safety  doth  shield  ; 
Such  honour  and  triumph 

His  favour  shall  bring 
0  therefore  for  ever 

All  praise  to  Him  yield. 


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212  ni-3 

1  God,  my  King,  Thy  might  confessing, 
Ever  will  I  bless  Thy  Name  ; 
Day  by  day  Thy  Throne  addressing, 
Still  will  I  Thy  praise  proclaim. 


9 


Honour  great,  our  God  befitteth ; 
Who  His  majesty  can  reach  ? 
Age  to  age  His  works  transmitteth, 
Age  to  age  His  pow'r  shall  teach. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  195 

3  They  shall  talk  of  all  Thy  glory, 
On  Thy  might  aud  greatness  dwell, 
Speak  of  Thy  dread  acts  the  story, 
And  Thy  deeds  of  wonder  lell. 

4  Nor  shall  fail  from  mem'ry's  treasure 
"Works  by  love  and  mercy  wrought ; 
"Works  of  love,  surpassing  measure, 
"Works  of  mercy,  passing  thought. 

5  Full  of  kindness  and  compassion. 
Slow  to  anger,  vast  in  love, 

God  is  good  to  all  creation; 

All  his  works  His  goodness  prove. 

6  All  Thy  works,  0  Lord,  shall  bless  Thee 
Thee  shall  all  Thy  saints  adore ; 

KiXG  supreme  shall  they  confess  Thee, 
And  proclaim  Thy  sov'reign  pow'r. 

213.  c.  >i. 

1  Thee  will  I  bless  my  God  and  King, 

Thy  endless  praise  proclaim  ; 
This  tribute  daily  I  will  bring. 
And  ever  bless  Thy  Name. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  beyond  compare  are  great. 

And  highly  to  be  praised: 
Thy  majesty,  with  boundless  height, 
Above  our  knowledge  raised. 


196  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

3  Eenown'd  for  mighty  acts,  Thy  fame 

To  future  time  extends ; 
From  age  to  age  Thy  glorious  Xame 
Successively  descends. 

4  "Whilst,  I  Thy  glory  and  renown, 

And  wondrous  works  express, 
The  world  with  me,  Thy  might  shall  own, 
And  ThY  great  power  confess, 

5  The  praise  that  to  Thy  love  belongs. 

They  shall  with  joy  proclaim  : 
Thy  truth  of  all  their  grateful  songs 
Shall  be  the  constant  theme. 


214.  III-l 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang: 
Heaven  with  Hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
"When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn. 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away  ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day  ; 
God  -will  make  new  heavens  and  earth: 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 


GENERAL    IITMNS.  197 

4  Saints  below,  witli  heart  and  voice. 
Still  in  so7igs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

5  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


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215.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  Thee, 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
"Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  I 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !   sooner  far 

Let  night  disown  each  radiant  star; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  0,  as  soon 
Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun ! 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No,  when  I  blush,  he  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  Name. 


198  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

5  Ashamed  of  JEsrs !   empty  pride ! 
I'll  boast  a  Saviour  crucified  ; 
And,  0,  may  this  my  portion  be, 
My  Saviour  not  asham'd  of  me ! 

216.  c.  M. 

1  Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sov'reign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  Thy  Throne,  let  this, 
My  humble  pray'r  arise — 

2  Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  gi-ace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  Thee  : 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend, 
Thy  presence  though  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 


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211'.  L.  M. 

1  Faith  leaves  our  gloomy  vale  of  night, 
Shrouded  by  sin  from  glory's  ray, 
And,  rising  to  the  fields  of  light. 
Basks  in  a  rich,  eternal  day. 


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GENERAL    IIYMXS.  109 

2  Faith  calms  the  sinner's  stubborn  will, 

When  rise  the  waves  of  guilty  pride : 
She  worships  at  the  holy  hill 

Where  Nature's  mighty  Sovereign  died. 

3  When  dangers  press,  and  anxious  fear 

Sinks  the  weak  heart,  and  checks  the  strong, 
Faith,  like  a  pitying  angel,  near, 
Cheers  the  despairing  saint  along. 

4  And  when  Death's  whelming  surges  roll, 

And  Life's  frail  bark  to  wreck  is  driven — 
Faith  fires  the  dying  Christian's  soul. 
And  plumes  his  drooping  o^ing  for  Heaven! 


218.  m-3. 

1  Guide  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but.  Thou  art  mighty  ; 
Hold  me  with  Thy  pow'rful  hand. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through. 

3  Feed  me  with  the  heavenly  manna 

In  this  barren  wilderness; 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner; 
Be  the  Lord,  my  righteousness. 


200  GENERAL    HYMXS. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside, 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 


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219.  c.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nex-ve, 
And  press  with  vigour  on, 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 


2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around. 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on, 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crown. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  2C1 

229.  L.  M. 

1  As,  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 

The  height  of  some  commanding  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  o'er  the  plains 
He  sees  his  home,  though  distant  still ; 

2  So,  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views 

By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  The  hope  of  heaven  his  spirit  cheers  ; 

Xo  more  he  grieves  for  sorrows  past ; 
Xor  any  future  conflict  fears. 
So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

4  0  Lord,  on  Thee  our  hope  we  stay, 

To  lead  us  on  to  Thine  abode  ; 
Assured  Thy  love  will  far  o'erpay, 
The  hardest  labours  of  the  road. 

221.  c.  M. 

1  While  Thee  I  sjeek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd  : 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  fiU'd, 

2  Thy  love  the  pow'r  of  thought  bestow'd, 

To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar  ; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd, 
That  mercy  I  adore. 


202  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferr'd  by  Thee. 

4  In  ev'ry  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  ev'i'y  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise. 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favour'd  hour 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill : 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  low'r. 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 


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22a.  s. 

1  0  where  shall  rest  be  found ! 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? — • 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depth's  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  : 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  20^ 

3  Bej'ond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasur'd  by  the  flight  of  years — 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath: 

0  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death  ! 

o  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace. 
Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  driven  from  Thy  face, 
For  evermore  undone. 

2*23.  c.  M. 

1  God  of  our  fathers !  by  whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  blest, 
Be  with  us  through  our  pilgrimage, 
Conduct  us  to  our  rest. 

2  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand'ring  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread. 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

3  0  spread  Thy  shelt'ring  wings  around. 

Till  all  our  wand'rings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  lov'd  abode, 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 


204  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

4  Such  blessings  from  Thy  gracious  hand 
Our  humble  pray'rs  implore  ; 
And  Thou,  the  Lord  shall  be  our  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 

224.  c.  M. 

1  Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart. 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue  ; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease ; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul  from  sin  for  ever  free. 

Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more ; 
But,  clothed  in  spotless  purity. 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs  ; 
And  endless  honours  to  His  name, 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

5  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love. 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire  ; 
Till  in  Thy  blissful  courts  above 
"We  join  the  angelic  choir. 


GENERAL   HYMNS.  205 

225.  c.  M. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides. 

And  never-fading  flow'rs ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Bright  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood, 

"While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start,  and  shrink 

To  cross  the  narrow  sea  ; 
And  linger,  trembling  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away, 

5  Oh  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise. 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  faith's  illumin'd  eyes. 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  streams,  not  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 
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206  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

226.  III-.- 

1  Bless'd  be  Thou,  the  God  of  Israel, 

Thou,  our  Father,  and  our  Lord  ! 
Bless'd  Thy  majesty  for  ever! 
Ever  be  Thy  name  ador'd  ! 

2  Thine,  0  Lord,  are  pow'r  and  greatness, 

Glory,  vict'ry,  are  Thine  own ; 

All  is  Thine  in  earth  and  heaven, 

Over  all  Thy  boundless  throne. 

3  Riches  come  of  Thee,  and  honour, 

Pow'r  and  might  to  Thee  belong; 
Thine  it  is  to  make  us  prosper, 
Only  Thine  to  make  us  strong. 

4  Lord  our  God!  for  these.  Thy  bounties 

Hymns  of  gratitude  we  raise; 
To  Thy  Name,  for  ever  glorious, 
Ever  we  address  our  praise  ! 

aa-y.  s.  3V 

1  Heirs  of  unending  life. 

While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
0  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 

With  might  before  unknown  ; 

The  work  to  be  perform'd  is  ours, 

The  strength  is  all  His  own. 


GENERAL    HYMNS,  20 T 

3  'Tis  He  that  works  to  will, 
'Tis  He  that  works  to  do; 
His  is  the  powei'  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too  ! 

228.  L.  M.' 

1  My  God,  when  at  Thy  throne  I  bend, 

And  humbly  sue  for  mercy  there. 
For  me  behold  the  sinner's  Friend, 
And  for  His  sake  receive  my  prayer. 

2  Remember  not  my  shame  and  guilt, 

My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dye; 
Think  of  the  blood  which  Jesus  spilt, 
And  let  that  blood  my  pardon  buy. 

3  Remember  not  my  doubts  and  fears. 

My  strivings  with  Thy  grace  divine; 
Think  upon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears. 
And  let  His  merits  stand  for  mine. 

4  No  claim,  no  worth,  0  Lord,  I  plead : 

Thy  free  unbounded  grace  I  crave  ; 
And  oh  !  if  great  my  guilt  and  need. 
The  greater,  Lord,  Thy  grace  to  save. 

229.  p.  M. 

1  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  Kimg, 
Your  Lord  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 


208  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

And  triumph,  evermore; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love : 
When  He  had  purged  our  stains. 

He  took  His  seat  above : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice, 

3  His  Kingdom  cannot  fail ; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven: 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
Are  to  our  Jesus  given : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

4  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  all  His  foes  submit. 
And  bow  to  His  command 

And  fall  beneath  His  feet : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

230.  p. 

1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  ! 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 


GENERAL   HYMXS.  209 

2  Though  like  a  -svanderer, 

Weary  and  lone, 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest,  a  stone, — 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  Gob,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  1 

4  Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Altars  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

5  Or,  if  on  joyful  wing. 

Cleaving  the  sk}^ ! 
Sun,  moon,  and  stai^  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be. 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  1 


210  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

231.  P.  M. 

1  Come,  Thou  Almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise  ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us. 

Ancient  of  daj-s. 

2  Come,  Thou  Incarnate  "Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  might}'  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend ; 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless; 
Come,  give  Thy  word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

3  Come,  Holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear. 

In  this  glad  hour: 
Thou,  Who  Almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne''er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

4  To  Thee,  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ; 
Thy  sov'reign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  211 

232.  c.  M. 

1  0  HELP  US,  Lord  ;  each  hour  of  need 

Thy  heavenly  succour  give  ; 
Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 

2  0  help  us  when  our  spirits  bleed 

With  contrite  anguish  sore  ; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
0  help  us.  Lord,  the  more. 

3  0  help  us  through  the  prayer  of  faith 

More  firmly  to  believe  ; 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  0  help  us,  Jesu.  from  on  high  ; 

We  know  no  help  but  Thee  ; 
0  help  us  so  to  live  and  die 
As  Thine  in  heaven  to  be. 


233.  in-3. 

1  Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  Heaven, 
To  His  feet  thy  tribute  bring ; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
Evermore  His  praises  sing, 

Alleluia !  Alleluia  ! 
Praise  the  everlasting  King. 


212  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

2  Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favour 

To  our  fathers  in  distress  ; 
Praise  Him  still  the  same  as  ever, 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless; 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 

3  Father-like,  He  tends  and  spares  us, 

AVell  our  feeble  frame  He  knows ; 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes  ; 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Widely  yet  His  mercy  flows. 

4  Angels  in  the  height  adore  Him! 

Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face; 
Saints  triumphant  bow  before  Him  ! 
Gathered  in  from  every  race  : 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace. 


234.  in-1 

1  Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward  Christians,  onward  go  ; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  life. 


GENERAL   HYMNS.  213 

2  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad  ; 
March  in  heavenly  armour  clad ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long. 
Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

4  Onward  then  to  glory  move  ; 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove ; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go  ! 

,  5  Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Father,  unto  Thee  we  raise ; 
Holy  Jesus,  praise  to  Thee 
With  the  Spirit  ever  be. 

235.  III-l 

1  Conquering  kings  their  titles  take 
From  the  foes  they  captive  make  ; 
Jesus  by  a  nobler  deed. 

From  the  thousands  He  hath  freed. 

2  Yes  none  other  name  is  given 
Unto  mortals  under  heaven, 
Which  can  make  the  dead  arise, 
And  exalt  them  to  the  skies. 


214  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

3  That  which  Cheist  so  hardly  -wrought, 
That  which  He  so  dearly  bought, 
That  salvation,  mortals,  say, 

Will  ye  madly  cast  away  ? 

4  Rather  gladly  for  that  Name 
Bear  the  cross,  endure  the  shame  ; 
Joyfully  for  Him  to  die 

Is  not  death,  but  victory. 

5  Jesu,  Who  dost  condescend 

To  be  called  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Hear  us  as  to  Thee  we  pray. 
Glorying  in  Thy  Name  to-day. 


o>^c 


236.  c.  M, 

1  Jesu,  Thy  mercies  are  untold 
Through  each  returning  day  ; 
Thy  love  exceeds  a  thousandfold 
Whatever  we  can  say  : 

^  That  love  which  in  Thy  Passion  drained 
For  us  Thy  precious  Blood  : 
That  love  whereby  the  saints  have  gained 
The  vision  of  their  God. 

3  'Tis  Thou  hast  loved  us  from  the  womb, 
Pure  source  of  all  our  bliss. 
Our  only  hope  of  life  to  come, 
Our  happiness  in  this. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  2]  5 

4  Lord  grant  us  while  on  eanli  we  stay 
Thy  love  to  feel  and  know; 
And  when  from  hence  we  pass  away 
To  us  Thy  glory  show. 


23-^.  s. 

1  Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
For  they  shall  see  our  Gon ; 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs, 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 

2  The  Lord,  Who  left  the  heavens 
Our  life  and  peace  to  bring. 

To  dwell  in  lowliness  with  men, 
Their  Pattern  and  their  King, 

3  He  to  the  lowly  soul 
Doth  still  Himself  impart ; 

And  for  His  dwelling  and  His  Throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart, 

4  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek; 
May  ours  this  blessing  be  : 

Give  us  a  pure  and  lowly  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee. 


216  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

23S.  c.  J 

1  My  God,  how  -wonderful  Thou  art, 

Thy  majesty  how  bright, 
How  beautiful  Thy  mercy-seat, 
In  depths  of  burning  light. 

2  How  dread  are  Thixe  eternal  years, 

0  everlasting  Lord  : 
By  prostrate  spirits  day  and  night 
Incessantly  adored. 

3  How  wonderful,  how  beautiful, 

The  sight  of  Thee  must  be, 
Thixe  endless  wisdom,  boundless  power, 
And  awful  purity, 

4  0  how  I  fear  Thee,  Living  God, 

AVith  deepest,  tenderest  fears. 
And  worship  Thee  with  trembling  hope. 
And  penitential  tears. 

5  Yet  I  may  love  Thee  too  0  Lord, 

Almighty  as  Thou  art. 
For  Thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

6  No  earthly  father  loves  like  Thee, 

No  mo'.her,  e'er  so  mild, 
Bears  and  forbears  as  Thou  hast  done 
With  me  Thy  sinful  child. 


GENERAL    IIVMXS.  217 

7  Father  of  Jesus,  love's  reward, 
"What  rapture  will  it  be, 
Prostrate  before  Thy  Throne  to  lie, 
And  ever  gaze  on  Thee. 

239.  P.  M. 

1  My  SATiorK,  as  Thou  wilt  ! 

Oh,  may  Thy  will  be  mine ! 
Into  Thy  hand  of  love 

I  would  my  all  resign, 
Through  sorrow  or  through  joy. 

Conduct  me  as  Thixe  own. 
And  help  me  still  to  say, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

2  rd}^  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

If  needy  here  and  poor, 
Give  me  Thy  people's  bread, 

Their  portion  rich  and  sure, 
The  manna  of  Thy  word 

Let  my  soul  feed  upon  ; 
And  if  all  else  should  fail. 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done  ! 

3  My  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

Though  seen  through  many  a  tear; 
Let  not  my  star  of  hope 

Grow  dim  or  disappear. 
19 


213  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

Since  Thou  on  earth  has  wept 
And  sorrowed  oft  alone, 

If  I  must  weep  with  Thee, 
My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

•i  'Sly  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

All  shall  be  well  for  me  : 
Each  changing  future  scene, 

I  gladly  trust  with  Thee. 
Straight  to  my  home  above, 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing  in  life  or  death, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done  ! 

240. 

1  To  Christ  the  Prince  of  Peace 
And  Son  of  God  most  high, 

The  Father  of  the  world  to  come, 
We  lift  our  joyful  cry, 

2  Deep  in  His  heart  for  us 
The  wound  of  love  He  bore, 

That  love  which  still  He  kindles,  in 
The  hearts  that  Him  adore. 

o  0  Jesu,  Yictim  blest, 
What  else  but  love  divine, 

Could  Thee  constrain  to  open  thus 
That  sacred  Heart  of  Thixe. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  210 

4  0  Fount  of  endless  life, 

0  Spring  of  water  clear  I 

0  flame  celestial,  cleansing  all 
"Who  unto  Thee  draw  near  1 

5  Ilide  me  in  Thy  dear  Heart, 
For  thither  do  I  fly  ; 

There  seek  Thy  grace  through  life,  in  death 
Thixk  immortality. 

241.  s,  M, 

1  Far  from  my  heavenly  home, 
Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 

Fainting,  I  cry,  blest  Spirit,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 
And  fain  would  thither  flee ; 

My  heart,  0  Sion,  droops  and  yearns, 
AVhen  I  remember  thee. 

8  To  thee,  to  thee,  I  press, 

A  dark  and  toilsome  road  ; 
"When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 

And  reach  the  saints'  abode  '! 

3  Gob  of  my  life,  be  near. 
On  Thee  my  hopes  I  cast, 

O  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  brintr  me  home  at  last. 


220  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

242.  IIM. 

1  Jesu,  grant  me  tliis,  I  pvfiy, 
Ever  in  Thy  heart  to  stay ; 
Let  me  evermore  abide 
Hidden  in  Thy  wounded  Side. 


2  If  the  evil  one  prepare, 

Or  tlie  world,  a  tempting  snare, 

I  am  safe  when  I  abide 

In  Thy  Heart  and  wounded  Side. 

3  If  the  flesh,  more  dangerous  still, 
Tempt  my  soul  to  deeds  of  ill, 
Naught  I  fear  when  I  abide 

In  Thy  Heart  and  wounded  Side, 

4  Deatli  will  come  one  da}'^  to  me ; 
Jesu,  cast  me  not  from  Thee  : 
Dying  let  me  still  abide 

In  Thy  Heart  and  wounded  side. 


243. A..>«£^  ^^*J»  ife> 

1  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  in  life's  rough  wa^ 
0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

"Thy  will  be  done.'' 


GENERAL    HYMNS,  221 

2  Thougli  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
■"TiiT  will  be  done."' 

3  "What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh, 
♦Submissive  would  I  still  reply, 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

4  If  Thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine; 
I  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine  ; 

'"Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest  ; 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

C  Eenew  my  will  from  day  to  day. 
Blend  it  with  Thixe,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say. 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

2-14.  ,  c.  M. 

1   The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn, 

The  brightness  of  the  day. 

The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  they  fade  away  1 


222  GENERAL   EY3INS. 

2  Oh,  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven. 

Oh,  for  the  golden  floor. 
Oh,  for  the  Sun  of  Kighteousness 
That  setteth  nevermore  I 

3  The  highest  hopes  -we  cherish  here, 

How  last  they  tii-e  and  faint ; 

How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint  I 

4  Oh,  for  a  heart  that  never  sins. 

Oh,  for  a  soul  washed  white, 
Oh,  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 
Nor  weary  day  nor  night. 

5  Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope. 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher  ; 
But  there  are  perfectness,  and  peace. 
Beyond  our  best  desire. 

6  Oh,  by  Tnr  love,  and  anguish,  Loeu, 

And  by  Thy  life  laid  down. 
Grant  that  we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace, 
Nor  cast  away  our  crown. 

245.  *  III- 

1   To  the  Name  of  our  salvation 
Laud  and  honour  let  us  pay ; 
"Whiqh  for  many  a  generation 

Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  1;!}% 
But  with  holy  exultation 
We  may  slug  aloud  to-day. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  223 

2  Jesus  is  the  Name  we  treasure ; 

Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell ; 
Name  of  gladness,  Name  of  pleasure, 

Ear  and  heart  delighting  well ; 
Name  of  sweetness,  passing  measure, 

Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 

3  'Tis  the  Name  for  adoration, 

Name  for  songs  of  victory. 
Name  for  holy  meditation 

In  this  vale  of  misery ; 
Name  for  joyful  veneration 

By  the  citizens  on  high. 

4  'Tis  the  name  that  whoso  preacheth 

Sjaeaks  like  music  to  the  ear; 
Who  in  prayer  this  Name  beseecheth 

Sweetest  comfort  findeth  near; 
Who  its  perfect  wisdom  reacheth 

Heavenly  joy  possesseth  here. 

5  Jesus  is  the  Name  exalted 

Over  every  other  name; 
In  this  Name,  whene'er  assaulted, 

We  can  put  our  foes  to  shame ; 
Strength  to  them  who  else  had  halted, 

Eyes  to  blind,  and  feet  to  lame. 

6  Therefore  we  in  love  adoring 

This  most  blessed  Name  revere  ; 
Holy  Jesu,  Thee  imploring 

So  to  write  it  in  us  here, 
That  hereafter  heavenward  soaring. 

We  may  sing  Aviih  angels  there. 


224  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

246.  III-3. 

1  Praise  the  Lord!  ;y^e  heavens,  adore  Him, 

Praise  Him,  angels,  in  tlie  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him, 

Praise  Hi3i,  all  ye  stars  and  liglit : 
Praise  the  Lord!  for  He  hath  spoken. 

Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed; 
Laws,  which  never  shall  be  broken, 

For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  !   for  He  is  glorious; 

Xever  shall  His  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  His  saints  victorious, 

Sin  and  death  shall  not  ])revail. 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 

Hosts  on  high.  His  power  proclaim; 
Heaven,  and  earth,  and  all  creation. 

Laud  and  magnify  His  Name! 

247.  II-3 

1  From  highest  heaven  th'  Eternal  Son, 
With  God  the  Father  ever  One, 

Came  down  to  suffer,  and  to  die : 
For  love  of  sinful  man  He  bore 
Our  human  griefs  and  troubles  sore. 

Our  load  of  guilt  and  misery. 

2  Sing  out,  ye  saints  of  God,  and  praise 
'The  Lamb,  Who   died,  His  flock  to  raise 

From  sin  and  everlasting  woe  ; 
AVith  angels  round  the  Throne  above, 
0  tell  the  wonders  of  His  love, 

The  joys  that  from  His  mercy  flow. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  "I'c 

3  In  darkest  sliades  of  night  we  lay 
Without  a  beam  to  guide  our  "way, 

Or  hope  of  aught  beyond  the  grave ; 
But  He  hath  brought  us  life  and  light, 
And  opened  heaven  to  our  sight, 

And  lives  for  ever  strong  to  save. 

4  Rejoice  ye  saints  of  God,  rejoice, 
Sing  out  and  praise  with  cheerful  voice 

The  Lamb  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore 
To  ni3i  Who  gave  His  only  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit,  with  Them  One, 

Be  praise  and  glory  evermore. 


248  L. 

1  Let  every  heart  exulting  beat 
"With  joy  at  Jesu's  Name  of  bliss; 
y\'ith  every  pure  delight  replete, 
And  passing  sweet,  its  music  is. 

2  Jesus  the  comfortless  consoles, 
Jesus  each  sinful  fever  quells  ; 
Jesus  the  power  of  hell  controls, 
Jesus  each  deadly  foe  repels. 

o  0  speak  His  glorious  Name  abroad ! 
Jesus  let  every  tongue  confess : 
Let  every  heai't  and  voice  accord 
The  Healer  of  our  souls  to  bless. 


226  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

4  Jesu,  the  sinner's  Friend,  abide 
"With  us  and  hearken  to  our  prayer; 
Thy  frail  and  erring  wanderers  guide, 
In  mercy  our  transgressions  spare. 

5  All  might  all  glory  be  to  Thee 
Refulgent  with  this  Name  Divine ; 
All  honour,  worship,  majesty, 
Jesu,  for  evermore  be  Thixe. 

249.  II-3 

1  0  Love,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear 
The  image  of  Thy  Godhead  here  ; 
Who  soughtest  me  with  tender  care 
Though  all  my  wanderings  Avild  and  drear  : 
0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

2  0  LoTE,  Who  e'er  life's  earliest  dawn 
On  me  Thy  choice  hast  gently  laid  ; 

0  Love,  Who  here  as  Man  was  born, 
And  wholly  like  to  us  wast  made ; 
0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

3  0  Love,  Who  once  in  time  wast  slain, 
Pierced  through  and  through  with  bitter  woe 
0  Love,  Who  wrestling  thus  didst  gain 
That  we  eternal  joy  might  know  ; 

O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 


GENERAL    HYMNS. 

4  0  Love,  Who  lovest  me  for  aye, 
AVho  for  my  soul  dost  ever  plead; 

0  Love,  Who  didst  my  ransom  pay, 
AYhose  power  sufliceth  in  my  stead  ; 
0  Love  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
TiiixE  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

5  0  Love,  "VMio  once  shall  bid  me  rise 
From  out  this  dying  life  of  ours  ; 

0  Love,  Who  once  o'er  yonder  skies 
Shalt  set  me  in  the  fadeless  boAvers; 
0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

250.  c.  I 

1  0  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 

How  lovely  is  the  place. 
Where   Thou,  enthroned  in  glor}',   show 
The  brightness  of  Thy  face  ! 

2  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

To  view  Thy  blest  abode ; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  Thee,  the  living  God. 

3  The  birds,  more  happy  far  than  I, 

Around  Thy  temple  throng ; 
Securely  there  they  build,  and  there 
Securely  hatch  their  young. 


223  GENERAL    EYMXS. 

4  0  LoRW  of  hosts,  my  King  and  God, 

How  highly  bless"d  are  they, 

IVho  in  Thy  temple  always  dwell, 

And  there  Thy  praise  display  ! 

251.  L.  M, 

1  0  Christ,  "Who  dost,  prepare  a  place 
For  us  around  Thy  Throne  of  grace, 
\\e  pray  Thee,  lift  our  hearts  above, 
And  draw  them  with  the  cords  of  love. 

2  Source  of  all  good,  Thou,  gracious  Lokd, 
Art  our  exceeding  great  reward  ; 

How  transient  is  our  present  pain  I 
IIow  boundless  our  eternal  gain  ! 

3  With  open  face  and  joyful  heart 

"We  then  shall  see  Thee  as  Thou  art ; 
Our  love  shall  never  cease  to  glow. 
Our  praise  shall  never  cease  to  flow. 

4  Thy  never-failing  grace  to  prove, 
A  surety  of  Thine  endless  love, 
Send  down  Thy  Holy'  Ghost,  to  be 
The  raiser  of  our  souls  to  Thee. 

o  0  future  Judge,  Eternal  Lord, 
Thy  Name  be  hallowed  and  adored; 
"Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  229 

252.  IT-1 

1  0  WORSHIP  the  Ktxg 

All  glorious  above ; 
0  gratefully  sing 

His  power  and  His  love  ; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender 

The  Ancient  of  days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendour, 

And  girded  vrith  praise. 

2  0  tell  of  His  might, 

0  sing  of  His  grace, 
"Whose  robe  is  the  light, 

AVhose  canopy  space ; 
His  chariots  of  "wrath 

The  thunder  clouds  form, 
And  dark  in  His  path 

On  the  "wings  of  the  storm. 

3  Frail  children  of  dust. 

And  feeble  as  frail, 
In  Thee  do  ive  trust, 

Nor  find  Thee  to  fail. 
Thy  mercies  how  tender  ! 

How  firm  to  the  end ! 
Our  Maker  Defender, 

Redeemer  and  Friend. 

4  0  measureless  Might, 

Inefi"able  Love ! 
While  angels  delight 

To  hymn  Thee  above, 
20 


230  GEXERAL    HYMNS. 

Thy  ransomed  creation, 
Though  feeble  their  lays, 

With  true  adoration 

Shall  sing  to  Thy  praise. 

253.  II-3. 

1  0  Light,  "Whose  beams  illumine  all 

From  twilight  dawn  to  perfect  day, 
Shine  Thou  before  the  shadows  fall 

That  lead  our  wandering  feet  astray ; 
At  morn  and  eve  Thy  radiance  pour. 
That  youth  may  love  and  age  adore. 

2  0  Way,  through  Whom  our  souls  draw  near 

To  yon  eternal  Home  of  Peace, 
Where  perfect  love  shall  cast  out  fear, 

And  earth's  vain  toil  and  wandering  cease ; 
In  strength  or  weakness  may  we  see    ' 
Our  heavenward  path,  0  Lord,  through  Thkk. 

3  0  Truth,  before  Whose  shrine  we  bow, 

Thou  priceless  pearl  for  all  who  seek, 
To  Thee  our  earliest  strength  we  vow, 

Thy  love  will  bless  the  pure  and  meek  ; 
When  dreams  or  mists  beguile  our  sight, 
Turn  Thou  our  darkness  into  light. 

4  0  Life,  the  well  that  ever  flows 

To  slake  the  thirst  of  those  that  faint, 
Thy  power  to  bless,  what  seraph  knows  ? 

Thy  joy  supreme  what  words  can  paint? 
In  earth's  last  hour  of  fleeting  breath 
Be  Thou  our  Conqueror  over  death. 


GENEr.AL    HYMNS.  2ol 

5  0  Light,  0  Way,  0  Truth,  0  Life, 

0  Jesu,  born  mankind  to  save. 

Give  Thou  Thy  peace  in  deadliest  strife, 

Shed  Thou  Thy  calm  on  stormiest  wave; 
Be  Thou  our  hope,  our  joy,  our  dread. 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

254.  c.  M. 

1  To  celebrate  Thy  praise,  0  Lord, 

1  will  my  heart  prepare  ; 

To  all  the  list'ning  world,  Thy  works, 
Thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

2  The  thought  of  them  shall  to  my  soul 

Exalted  pleasures  bring: 
Whilst  to  Thy  Name,  0  Thou  Most  High, 
Triumphant  praise  I  sing, 

3  The  Lord  forever  lives,  Who  has 

His  righteous  throne  prepar'd, 
Impartial  justice  to  dispense, 
To  punish  or  reward. 

4  All  those  who  have  His  goodness  prov'd 

Will  in  His  truth  confide  ; 
Whose  mercy  ne'er  forsook  the  man 
That  on  His  help  relied. 

5  Sing  praises  therefore  to  the  Lord, 

From  Sion,  His  abode; 
Proclaim  His  deeds,  till  all  the  world 
Confess  no  other  God. 


232  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

255.  L.  A 

1  0  God,  my  heart  is  fixed,  'tis  bent, 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I"ll  raise, 
To  Thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  Awake,  my  glory;  harp  and  lute, 
No  longer  let  your  strings  be  mute ; 
And  I,  my  tuneful  part  to  take, 
Will  with  the  early  dawn  awake. 

3  Thy  praises,  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round; 
Thy  mercy  highest  heavens  transcends, 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

4  Be  Thou,  0  God,  exalted  high ; 
And  as  Thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  Thou  art  here, as  there  obey'd. 

256.  s 

1  To  bless  Thy  chosen  race, 
In  mercy,  Lord,  incline ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  Thy  face 
On  all  Thy  saints  to  shine: 


o 


That  so  Thy  wondrous  way 

May  through  the  world  be  known : 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay 

And  Thy  salvation  own. 


GENERAL   HYMNS.  2^ 

3  Let  differing  nations  join 

To  celebrate  Thy  fame: 
Let  all  the  Avorlcl,  0  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  Thy  glorious  Name. 

251.  c,  M. 

1  In  Thee  I  put  my  steadfast  ti^ust, 

Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame: 
Incline  Thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul. 
For  righteous  is  Thy  Name. 

2  Be  Thou  my  strong  abiding-place, 

To  which  I  may  resort : 
Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  my  defence. 
Thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 

8  My  steadfast  and  unchanging  hope 

Shall  on  Thy  power  depend ; 

And  I  in  grateful  songs  of  praise 

My  time  to  come  will  spend. 

4  Thy  righteous  acts  and  saving  health 

My  mouth  shall  still  declare  ; 
Unable  yet  to  count  them  all, 

Though  summ'd  with  utmost  care. 

258.  L.  M. 

1  Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  bless'd ; 
Be  these  my  guides  to  lead  the  way. 
Till  on  Thy  holy  hill  I  rest, 

And  in  Thy  sacred  temple  pray. 


234  GENERAL   IIYMXS. 

2  Then  will  I  there  fresh  altars  raise, 

To  Go]),  Who  is  ray  only  joy  ; 
And  well-tuned  harps,  with  songs  of  praise^ 
Shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 

3  Why  then  cast  down,  my  soul  ?  and  why 

So  much  oppress'd  with  anxious  care  ? 
On  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely, 
Who  wdll  thy  ruined  state  repair. 

259.  II-3. 

1  God's  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount, 

The  Lord  there  condescends  to  dwell ; 
His  Sion's  gates,  in  His  account, 

Our  Israel's  fairest  tents  excel : 
Yea,  glorious  things  of  Thee  we  sing, 
0  city  of  th'  Almighty  King  ! 

2  Of  honour'd  Sion  we  aver, 

Illustrious  throngs  from  her  proceed  ; 
Th'  Almighty  shall  establish  her, 

And  shall  enroll  her  holy  seed : 
Yea,  for  His  people  He  shall  count 
The  children  of  His  favour' d  mount. 

3  He'll  Sion  find  with  numbers  fill'd 

Who  celebrate  His  matchless  praise ; 
Who,  here,  in  hallelujah's  skill'd, 

In  heaven  their  harps  and  hymns  shall  raise ; 
0  Sion,  seat  of  Israel's  King, 
Be  mine  to  drink  thy  living  spring ! 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  2oO 

260.  L.  M. 

1  With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 

To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  Him  songs  of  praise. 

2  Convinced  that  He  is  God  alone, 

From  Whom  both  we  and  all  proceed ; 
We,  whom  He  chooses  for  His  own, 
The  flock  that  He  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  0  enter  then  His  temple  gate. 

Thence  to  His  courts  devoutly  press ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat. 
And  still  His  Name  with  praises  bless. 

4  For  He's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure ; 
His  truth,  which  always  iirmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

261.  L.  M. 

1  TiiY  presence.  Lord,  hath  me  supplied, 

Tiiou  my  right  hand  support  dost  give ; 
Tiiou  first  shalt  with  Thy  counsel  guide, 
And  then  to  glory  me  receive. 

2  Whom  then  in  heaven,  but  Thee  alone, 

Have  I,  Whose  favour  I  require  ? 
Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there's  none, 
Compared  with  Thee,  that  I  desire. 


236  GENERAL    nYMXS. 

3  My  trembling  flesh  and  acliiug  heart 
May  often  fail  to  succour  me ; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
And  my  eternal  portion  be. 

262.  s 

1  0  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

His  grace  to  Thee  proclaim; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  His  holy  Name. 

2  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind  ; 
Forget  not  all  His  benefits, 
Who  is  to  thee  so  kind. 

8  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath  ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from    death. 

4  He  feeds  thee  with  His  lore, 

Upholds  thee  with  His  truth ; 
And,  like  the  eagle's,  He  renews 
The  vigour  of  thy  youth, 

5  Then  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 

His  grace,  His  love  proclaim ; 
Let  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bless  His  holy  Xame. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  237 

263.  III-l. 

1  Magnify  Jehovah's  Xame  ; 

For  His  mercies  ever  sure, 
From  eternity  the  same, 
To  eternity  endure. 

2  Let  His  ransom'd  flock  rejoice, 

Gather'd  out  of  every  land, 
As  the  people  of  His  choice, 

Pluck" d  from  the  destroyer's  hand. 

3  In  the  wilderness  astray, 

In  the  lonely  waste  they  roam, 
Hungry,  fainting  by  the  way, 

Far  from  refuge,  shelter,  home  : — 

4  To  the  Lord  their  God  they  cry ; 

He  inclines  a  gracious  ear. 
Sends  deliverance  from  on  high, 
Rescues  them  from  all  their  fear : 

5  Them  to  pleasant  lands  He  brings, 

AVhere  the  vine  and  olive  grow  ; 
Where,  from  verdant  hills,  the  springs 
Through  luxuriant  valleys  flow, 

6  0  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord. 

For  His  goodness  to  their  race  ; 
For  the  wonders  of  His  word, 
And  the  riches  of  His  grrace ! 


238  GENERAL    IIYMXS. 

264.  II-2 

1  The  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake: 
"Till  I  TuY  foes  Thy  footstool  make, 

Sit  Thou  at  my  right  hand : 
Supreme  in  Sion  Thou  shalt  be, 
And  all  Thy  proud  opposers  see 

Subjected  to  Thy  just  command." 

2  "Thee,  in  Thy  power's  triumphant  day, 
The  willing  people  shall  obey  ; 

And,  when  Thy  rising  beams  they  view. 
Shall  all,  (redeemed  from  errours  night,) 
Appear  more  numerous  and  bright 

Than  crystal  drops  of  morning  dew." 

3  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  nor  sworn  in  vain, 
That,  like  Melchizedech's,  Thy  reign 

And  priesthood,  shall  no  period  see : 
Annointed  Prince  !   Thou,  bending  low, 
Shalt  drink  where  darkest  torrents  flow, 

Then  raise  Thy  head  in  victory  ! 


265.  L. 

1  .Jesus  the  very  thought  is  sweet! 

In  that  dear  Name  all  heart-joys  meet ; 
But  oh  I  than  honey  sweeter  far 
The  glimpses  of  His  presence  are. 


GENERAL    HVMNS.  239 

2  No  word  is  sung  more  sweet  than  tliis, 
No  sound  is  heard  more  full  of  bliss, 
No  thought  brings  sweeter  comfort  nigh 
Than  Jesus  Son  of  God  most  high. 

3  Jesus  the  hope  of  souls  forlorn, 

How  good  to  them  for  sin  that  mourn  ! 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  oh  how  kind! 
Cut  what  art  Thou  to  them  that  find  ? 

4  No  tongue  of  mortal  can  express, 
No  pen  can  write  the  blessedness, 
He  only  who  hath  proved  it, knows 
AYhat  bliss  from  love  of  Jesus  flows. 

5  0  Jesus  King  of  wondrous  might ! 
0  Victor,  glorious  from  the  fight  ! 
Sweetness  that  may  not  be  expressed, 
And  altogether  loveliest ! 

6  Abide  with  us,  0  Lord,  to-day. 
Fulfil  us  with  Thy  grace,  we  pray  ; 

And  with  Thine  own  true  sweetness  feed 
Our  souls  from  sin  and  darkness  freed, 


266.  L.  M. 

1  0  Love,  how  deep  !  how  broad  I  how  high  ! 
It  fills  the  heart  with  ectasy. 
That  God,  the  Son,  of  God  should  take 
Our  mortal  form,  for  mortals'  sake. 


210  GENEPwAL    EYMXS. 

2  He  sent  no  angel  to  our  race, 
Of  higher  or  of  lower  place, 

But  wore  the  robe  of  human  frame 
Himself,  and  to  this  lost  world  came. 

3  For  us  He  was  baptized,  and  bore 
His  holy  fast,  and  hungered  sore  ; 
For  us  temptation  sharp  He  knew ; 
For  us  the  tempter  overthrew. 

4  For  us  He  prayed,  for  us  He  taught, 
For  us  His  daily  works  He  wrought. 
By  words,  and  signs,  and  actions,  thus 
Still  seeking  not  Himself,  but  us. 

5  For  us  to  wicked  men  betrayed. 
Scourged,  mocked,  in  purple  robe  arrayed, 
He  bore  the  shameful  Cross  and  death ; 
For  us  at  length  gave  up  His  breath. 

6  For  us  He  rose  from  death  again, 
For  us  He  went  on  high  to  reign, 
For  us  He  sent  His  Spirit  here 

To  guide,  to  strengthen,  and  to  cheer. 

7  To  Him  Whose  boundless  love  has  won 
Salvation  for  us  through  His  Son, 

To  God  the  Father,  glory  be. 
Both  now  and  through  eternity. 


GEXERAL  IIYXXS.  241 

267.  c.  M. 

1  When  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer, 

Do  Thou,  0  Lord,  attend ; 
To  TiiY  eternal  Throne  of  grace 
Let  my  sad  cry  ascend. 

2  Oh,  hide  not  Thou  Thy  glorious  face 

In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
Incline  Thine  ear,  and,  when  I  call^ 
My  sorrows  soon  redress. 

3  My  days,  just  hastening  to  their  end, 

Are  like  an  evening  shade ; 
;My  beauty  does  like  wither'd  grass, 
"With  waning  lustre  fade. 

4  But  Thixe  eternal  state,  0  Lord, 

No  length  of  time  shall  waste  ; 
The  memory  of  Thy  wondrous  works 
From  age  to  age  shall  last. 

26S.  c.  M. 

1  0  Jesus  King  most  wonderful, 

Thou  Conqueror  renowned, 

Thou  Sweetness  most  ineffable, 

In  whom  all  joys  are  found  I 

2  When  once  Thou  visitest  the  heart, 

Then  truth  begins  to  shine, 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart, 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 
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242  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

3  0  Jesus  L"ght  of  all  below, 

Thou  Fount  of  living  fire, 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
And  all  we  can  desire  : 

4  Jesus  may  all  confess  Thy  Name, 

Thy  wondrous  love  adore  ; 
And,  seeking  Thee,  themselves  inflame 
To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 

5  Thee,  Jesus  may  our  voices  bless  ; 

Thee  may  we  love  aloue  ; 

And  ever  in  our  lives  express 

The  image  of  Thine  Own. 

269.  c.  J 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 

His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  the  unfathomable  mines. 

With  never  failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  gracious  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  243 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  -will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour  ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste 
But  sweet  will  be  the  floAv'r. 

G  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 


2 to.  s.  3 

1  In  mercy,  not  in  wrath, 

Rebuke  me,  gracious  God  ! 
Lest  if  Thy  whole  displeasure  rise, 
I  sink  beneath  Thy  rod. 

2  Touch'd  by  Thy  quick'ning  pow'r, 

My  load  of  guilt  I  feel : 
The  wounds  Thy  Spirit  hath  unclos'd, 
0  let  that  Spirit  heal. 

8  In  trouble  and  in  gloom, 
Must  I  forever  mourn  ? 
And  wilt  Thou  not,  at  length,  0  God, 
In  pitying  love  return  I 


244  GENERAL    HYMXS. 

4  0  come,  ere  life  expire, 

Send  down  Thy  pow'r  to  save ; 
For  who  shall  sing  Thy  Name  in  death 
Or  praise  Thee  in  the  grave  ? 

5  Why  should  I  doubt  Thy  grace, 

Or  yield  to  dread  despair  ? 
Thou  wilt  fulfil  Thy  promis'd  word, 
And  grant  me  all  my  prayer. 

a-n.  c.  M. 

1  0  Tnor,  to  Whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  Thou  ! 
How  glorious  is  Thy  Name. 

2  In  heaven  Thy  wondrous  acts  are  sung, 

Nor  fully  reckoned  there  ; 
And  yet  Thou  mak'st  the  infant  tongue 
Thy  boundless  praise  declare. 

3  When  heaven,  Thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wond'ring  sight ; 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light ; — 

4  0,  what  is  man,  that.  Lord,  Thou  lov'st 

To  keep  him  in  Thy  mind  ? 
Or  what  his  offspring  that  Thou  prov'st 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind  ? 


GENERAL    HYMX3.  245 

5  Kim  next  in  power  Tnor  didst  create 
To  Thy  celestial  train ; 

Ordained,  Avith.  dignity  and  state, 
O'er  all  Thy  works  to  reign. 

6  They  jointly  own  His  pow'rful  sway, 
The  beasts  that  prey  or  graze  ; 

The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way ; 
The  fish  that  cuts  the  seas. 

7  0  Thou,  to  Whom  all  creatures  bow 
Within  this  earthly  frame, 

Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  Tuoir 
How  glorious  is  Thy  Xame  I 

an.  c.  31. 

1  God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul. 
Reclaims  from  false  desires  ; 

With  sacred  wisdom  His  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 

2  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 
And  bring  sincere  delight ; 

His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 
Assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

3  His  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd, 
On  sure  foundations  laid  ; 

His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 
Of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd; 


246  GENERAL   HYMNS. 

4  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 
Or  gold  refined  with  skill ; 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
That  from  the  comb  distil. 

213.  c.  : 

1  The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord 

Vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide  ; 
The  Shepherd,  by  "Whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  In  tender  grass  He  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose  ; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Refreshing  Avater  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wand'ring  soul  reclaim, 

And,  to  His  endless  praise. 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
In  His  most  righteous  ways. 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 

From  fear  and  danger  free  ; 
For  there  His  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  Since  God  doth  thus  His  wondrous  love 

Through  all  my  life  extend. 
That  life  to  Him  I  will  devote, 
And  in  His  temple  spend. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  24T 

1  He's  hlest  Wliose  sins  have  pardon  gain'd, 

Xo  more  in  judgment  to  appear; 
Whose  guilt  remission  has  ohtaiu'd, 
And  Whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

2  No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclos'd, 

The  guilt  that  tortur'd  me  within, 
But  Thy  forgiveness  interposed, 

And  mercy's  healing  balm  pour'd  in. 

3  Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiplied, 

The  hardened  sinner  shall  confound : 
But  them  who  in  His  truth  confide, 
Blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

4  His  saints  that  have  perform'd  His  laws, 

Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ  ; 
Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 
In  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

*2t5.  I..  M. 

1  For  Thee,  0  God,  our  constant  praise 

In  Sion  waits,  Thy  chosen  seat ; 
Our  promised  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  Thou,  Who  to  every  humble  prayer. 

Dost  always  bend  Thy  listening  ear. 
To  Thee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
And  at  Thy  gracious  throne  appear. 


248  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

To  stop  Thy  flowing  mercy  try ; 
Whilst  Thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain. 
And  washest  out  out  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Bless'd  is  the  man,  who  near  Thee  placed, 

Within  Thy  sacred  dwelling  lives ! 
'Tis  there  abundantly  we  taste 

The  vast  delights  Thy  temple  gives. 

276.  IV-1. 

1  The  Name  of  our  God 

In  Israel  is  known  ; 
His  mansion  beloved 

In  Sion  alone : 
There  broke  He  the  arrows 

The  enemy  hurl'd, 
And  honour'd  His  mountain 

Above  all  the  world. 

2  The  pride  of  Thy  foes 

Is  turn'd  to  Thy  praise  ; 
Their  fierceness  o'er-ruled 

Thy  providence  sways  ; 
Their  sin  overflowing 

Thy  power  will  restrain; 
Thy  arm  on  the  wicked 

New  glory  will  gain. 


GENERAL   HYMNS.  249 

3  Ye  nations,  to  God 

Vow  homage  sincere ; 
Devote  to  Him  gifts, 

Love,  worship,  and  fear  ; 
Before  Him,  ye  mighty, 

Your  spirits  repress : 
Ye  high,  and  ye  humble, 

His  wonders  confess] 

•2?-y.  III-3 

1  God  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 

Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep  ; 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep, 

2  On  the  lion  vainly  roaring, 

On  his  young,  thy  foot  shall  tread  ; 
And  the  dragon's  den  exploring. 

Thou  shalt  bruise  the  serpent's  head, 

3  Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection. 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 

"With  the  wings  of  His  protection 

He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

4  Thou  shalt  call  on  Him  in  trouble, 

He  will  hearken.  He  will  save : 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double. 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 


250  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

2TS.  L.  M. 

1  With  glory  clad,  with  strength  array'd, 

The   Lord  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundation  strongly  laid, 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 

2  How  surely  slablish'd  is  Thy  Throne ! 

Which  shall  no  change  or  period  see  ; 
For  Thou,  0  Lord,  and  Tnor  alone, 
Art  God  from  all  eternitj'. 

3  The  floods,  0  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice. 

And  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high  , 
But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
And  make  the  angry  sea  comply.     ' 

4  Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure, 

And  they  that  in  Thy  house  would  dwell. 
That  happy  station  to  secure, 
Must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

279.  L.  M. 

1  0  Come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing. 
Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King  ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise 
When  our  salvatioa's  rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  His  presence  let  us  haste. 

To  thank  Him  for  his  favours  past  ; 
To  Him  address,  in  joyful  songs. 
The  praise  that  to  His  Name  belongs. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  251 

8  For  God  the  Lord,  eiitliron"d  in  state, 
Is  with  unrivair  J  glory  great ; 
A  KiXG  superior  far  to  all 
Whom  gods  the  heathens  falsely  call. 

4  The  depths  of  earth  are  in  His  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  His  command; 

The  strength  of  hills  that  reach   the   skies 
Subjected  to  His  empire  lies, 

5  The  rolling  oceans  vast  abyss 

By  the  same  sov'reign  right  is  His  ; 
'Twas  made  by  His  almighty  hand, 
That  formed  and  fixed  the  solid  land. 

G  0  let  us  to  His  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there  ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker  fall. 

7  For  He's  our  God,  our  shepherd  be, 
His  flock  and  pasture-sheep  are  we : 
0  then  ye  faithful  flock,  to-day 
His  warning  hear,  His  voice  obey. 

2.SO.  c.  M. 

1  0  RENDER  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord 
Invoke  His  sacred  Name  ; 
Acquaint  the  nations  with  His  deeds, 
His  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 


252  GENERAL    IIYMXS. 

2  Sing  to  His  praise  in  lofty  hymns. 

His  wondrous  works  rehearse; 
Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse. 
And  subject  of  your  verse. 

3  Rejoice  in  His  almighty  Name, 

Alone  to  be  ador'd; 
And  let  their  hearts  o'erflow  with  joy 
That  humbly  seek  the  Lori>. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  His  saving  strength 

Devoutly  still  implore ; 
And  where  He's  ever  present,  seek 
His  face  for  evermore. 

5  The  wonders  that  His  hands  have  wrought 

Keep  thankfully  in  mind  ; 
The  righteous  statutes  of  His  mouth, 
And  laws  to  us  assign'd. 

281.  c.  M. 

1  0  God,  my  heart  is  fully  bent 

To  magnify  Thy  Name  ; 
My  tongue  with  cheerful  songs  of  praise 
Shall  celebrate  Thy  fame. 

2  Awake,  my  lute  ;  nor  Thou  my  harp, 

Thy  warbling  notes  delay  ; 
Whilst  I  with  early  hymns  of  joy 
Prevent  the  dawning  day. 


GENERAL    HYMXS.  253 

3  To  all  the  listening  tribes,  0  Lord, 

TiiY  wonders  I  will  tell, 
And  to  those  nations  sing  Thy  praise 
That  round  about  us  dwell. 

4  Because  Thy  mercy's  boundless  height 

The  highest  heaven  transcends. 
And  far  beyond  th'  aspiring  clouds 
Thy  faithful  truth  extends. 

5  Ce  Thou,  0  God,  exalted  high 

Above  the  starry  frame  ; 
And  let  the  world,  with  one  consent, 
Confess  Thy  glorious  Name. 

2S2.  c.  M. 

1  We  build  with  fruitless  cost,  unless 

The  Lord  the  pile  sustain  ; 
Unless  the  Lord  the  city  keep. 
The  watchman  wakes  in  vain, 

2  In  vain  we  rise  before  the  day, 

And  late  to  rest  repair. 
Allow  no  respite  to  our  toil. 
And  eat  the  bread  of  care, 

3  Supplies  of  life,  with  ease  to  them. 

He  on  His  saints  bestows  ; 
He  crowns  their  labours  with  success, 
Their  nights  with  safe  repose. 
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254  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

253.  s.  M. 

1  The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Is  whispering,  sinner,  come  : 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Chkist,  proclainiS 
To  all  His  children,  come : 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say- 

To  all  about  him,  come : 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come: 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will. 

Oh,  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life : 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  Who  invites, 

Declares,  I  quickly  come  ; 
Lord  !   even  so  ;  I  wait  Thy  hour : 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come. 

254.  ni-1. 

1  Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep, 
"Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep  ; 
Raise  thy  spirit  dark  and  dead, 
Jesus  waits  His  light  to  shed. 

2  Wake  from  sleep,  arise  from  death, 
See  the  bright  and  living  path : 
Watchful  tread  that  path  ;  be  vrise, 
Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  skies. 


•     GENERAL    HYMNS.  255 

3  Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime, 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time  ; 
Life  secure  without  delay, 

Evil  is  the  mortal  day. 

4  Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still; 
Caird  of  Jesus,  learn  His  will: 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night, 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  His  light. 

2S5.  III-l. 

1  Thixe  for  ever !   God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above; 
Thixe  for  ever  may  we  "be 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  for  everl   Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife ; 
Thou  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  for  ever  I    oh,  how  blest 
They  who  tind  in  Thee  their  rest ; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  Heavenly  Friend, 
0  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  for  ever !   Saviour  keep 

Us  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep ; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 
Let  us  nil  Thy  goodness  share. 


25G  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

5  Thine  for  ever !   Thou  our  guiele, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us.  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 


3^«<C 


2S6.  s.  H 

1  Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope,. 

On  Thee  I  cast  my  care. 
With  humble  confidence  look  up. 

And  know  Thou  hear'st  my  prayer: 
Give  me  on  Thee  to  Avait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do  ; 
On  Thee,  Almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will. 
That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 

The  bates  of  pleasing  ill : 
A  soul  enured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss ; 
Ready  to  take  up  and  sustain 

The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  Thee  when  sin  is  near. 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly  j 


GENERAL  ITYNXS. 

A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  arm'd  with  Jealous  care, 

For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  Thy  stay. 

Or  wish  my  sufferings  less  ; 
This  hlessing,  above  all, 

Always  to  pray  I  want. 
Out  of  the  deep  on  Thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint, 

6  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 

To  Thee  and  Thy  great  Xame ; 
A  jealous,  just  concern 

For  Thixe  immortal  praise  : 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn, 

And  glorify  Thy  grace. 

6  I  rest  upon  Thy  word, 

The  promise  is  for  me ; 
My  succour  and  salvation.  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  Thee  ; 
But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  Thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  Thy  perfect  love. 


258  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

1  Defend  me,  Lokd,  from  shame. 

For  still  I  trust  in  Thee  ; 
As  just  and  righteous  is  Thy  Name, 
From  danger  set  me  free. 

2  Bow  down  Thy  gracious  ear,. 

And  speedy  succour  send  ; 
Do  Thou  my  steadfast  rock  apj^ear, 
To  shelter  and  defend. 

3  My  hope,  my  steadfast  trust, 

I  on  Thy  help  repose  : 
That  Thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  just, 
My  soul  with  comfort  knows. 

4  Whate'er  events  betide. 

Thy  wisdom  times  them  all ; 
Then,  Lord,  Thy  servant  safely  hide 
From  those  that  seek  his  fall. 

5  The  brightness  of  Thy  face 

To  me,  0  Loe.d,  disclose  ; 
And,  as  Thy  mercies  still  increase. 
Preserve  me  from  my  foes. 

2SS.  ir-4 

1  Joi^f  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  kne^. 
Or  angels  ever  bore  ; 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  IIis  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set  the  Saviour  forth. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  2; 

2  Great  prophet  of  our  Gou, 

Our  tongues  shall  bless  Thy  name , 
By  Thek  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came, 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

3  Jesus  our  Great  High  Priest, 

Oifer'd  His  blood  and  died; 
Our  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside : 
Thy  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  Throne. 

4  0  Thou  Almighty  Lord, 

Our  Conqueror  and  our  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  Thy  sword, 

Thy  reigning  grace  we  sing : 
Thine  is  the  power  ;  behold  we  sit 
In  willing  bonds  beneath  Thy  feet. 


2§9. 


1  Out  of  the  deep  I  call 

To  Thee,  0  Lord  to  Thee  ; 
Before  Thy  throne  of  grace  I  fall, 
Be  merciful  to  me. 


260  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

2  Out  of  the  deep  I  cry 
The  woful  deep  of  sin, 

Of  evil  done  in  days  gone  by, 
Of  evil  now  within. 

3  Out  of  the  deep  of  fear, 
And  dread  of  coming  shame, 

From  morning  watch  till  night  is  near 
I  plead  the  Precious  Name. 

4  Lord,  there  is  mercy  now, 
As  ever  was,  with  Thee  ; 

Before  Thy  Throne  of  grace  I  bow, 
Be  merciful  to  me. 

290.  c.  M. 

1  Be  Thou  my  Guardian  and  my  Guide. 

And  hear  me  when  I  call; 
Let  not  my  slippery  footsteps  slide ; 
And  hold  me  lest  I  fall. 

2  The  world,  the  flesh,  and  Satan  dwell 

Around  the  path  I  tread  ; 
0  save  me  from  the  snares  of  hell, 
Thou  Quickener  of  the  dead. 

3  And  if  I  tempted  am  to  sin. 

And  outward  things  are  strong. 
Bo  Thou,  0  Lord,  keep  watch  within, 
And  save  my  soul  from  wrong. 

4  Still  let  me  ever  watch  and  pray. 

And  feel  that  I  am  frail ; 
That  if  the  tempter  cross  my  way. 
Yet  he  may  not  prevail. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  261 

2  91.  n-1 

1  Begin,  my  soul  tli'  exalted  lay  ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 
And  praise  th'  Almighty's  Name  : 

Let  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 
To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Ye  angels,  catch  the  thrilling  sound, 
While  all  th'  adoring  thrones  around 
His  boundless  mercy  sing; 

Let  every  listening  saint  above 
Wake  all  the  tuneful  soul  of  love, 
And  touch  the  sweetest  string, 

3  Whate'er  this  living  world  contains, 
That  wings  the  air,  or  treads  the  plains, 
United  praise  bestow; 

Ye  tenants  of  the  ocean  wide. 
Proclaim  Him  through  the  mighty  tide,^ 
And  in  the  deeps  below, 

i  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  sway'd. 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head, 
In  heavenly  praise  employ ; 
Spread  His  tremendous  Name  around, 
AVhile  heaven's  broad  arch  rings  back  the 

sound, 
The  general  burst  of  joy. 


2G2  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

229.  III-3. 

1  Light's  abode,  Celestial  Salem, 

Vision  whence  true  peace  doth  spring, 
Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 

Mansion  of  the  Highest  King  : 
O  how  glorious  are  the  praises 

Which  of  thee  the  prophets  sing ! 

2  There  for  ever  and  for  ever 

Alleluia  is  out-jjoured  ; 
For  unending,  for  unbroken 

Is  the  feast-day  of  the  Lord  ; 
All  is  pure,  and  all  is  holy 

That  within  thy  walls  is  stored. 

3  There  no  cloud  nor  passing  vapour 

Dims  the  brightness  of  the  air  ; 
Endless  noon-day,  glorious  noon-day, 

From  the  Sun  of  suns  is  there  ; 
There  no  night  brings  rest  from  labour, 

For  unknown  are  toil  and  care. 

4  0  how  glorious  and  resplendent, 

Fragile  body,  shalt  thou  be, 
When  endued  with  so  much  beauty, 

Full  of  health,  and  strong  and  free, 
Full  of  vigour,  full  of  pleasure 

That  shall  last  eternally  ! 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  263 

5  Now  with  gladness,  now  with  courage 

Bear  the  burden  on  thee  laid, 
That  hereafter  these  thy  labours 

May  with  endless  gifts  be  paid. 
And  in  everlasting  glory 

Thou  with  brightness  be  arrayed. 

6  Laud  and  honour  to  the  Father, 

Laud  and  honour  to  the  Sox, 
Laud  and  honour  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One, 
Consubstantial,  Co-eternal, 

While  unending  ages  run. 


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233.  p. 

1  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest  ? 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light. 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

2  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 
Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 


2G4  GENERAL    HYMXS. 

Wliere  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 

All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

8  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 
'Tis  weary  waiting  here  ; 
I  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 
To  feel,  to  see  Him  near ; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through. 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

4  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

I  Avant  to  sin  no  more, 
I  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  Thy  spotless  shore ; 
"Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

5  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 
In  love  prepares  for  me  ; 
"Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 


GENERAL    HYMNS.  265 

6  Lord  Jest,  King  of  Paradise, 
0  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 
And  guide  me  to  that  happy  hind 
Of  perfect  rest  above  ; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light. 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 


D^^C 


294.  c.  M. 

1  The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 

Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 

The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His,  is  His  by  right. 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 
And  heaven's  eternal  Liglit. 

o  The  .Joy  of  all  who  dwell  above. 
The  .Joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love. 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  Cross,  with  all  its  shame, 
With  all  its  grace,  is  given : 
Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 
Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 
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266  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above, 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

6  The  Cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Hni  ; 
His  people's  hope.  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  evei'lasting  theme. 

295.  c.  M. 

1  Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

With  angels  round  the  Throne : 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
Bat  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

''  To  be  exalted  thus  ; 
*'  Worthy  the  Lamb  our  lips  reply, 
"For  He  was  slain  for  us." 

3  .Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  Thixe. 

4  Let  all  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  Name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  Throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


267  GENERAL    HYMNS. 

296.  p.  M 

1  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me! 

For  I  am  weary  and  opprest  ; 
I  come  to  cast  myself  on  Tuee  , 
Thou  art  my  Rest. 

2  Look  down  on  me,  for  I  am  weak ; 

I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length  ; 
Thixe  aid  omnipotent  I  seek  ; 
Thou  art  my  Strength. 

3  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way  ; 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night ; 
Oh  I   shed  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray 
Thou  art  my  Light.      ' 

4  I  hear  the  storms  around  me  rise, 

But,  when  I  dread  th'  impending  shock, 
My  spirit  to  her  refuge  flies  ; 
Thou  art  my  Rock, 

5  "When  the  accuser  flings  his  darts, 

I  look  to  Thee — my  terrours  cease ; 
Thy  cross  a  hiding-place  imparts  ; 
Thou  art  my  Peace. 

6  Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink, 

In  that  tremendous,  latest  strife, 
Thou  wilt  not  suff'er  me  to  sink  ; 
Thou  art  my  Life. 

7  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply, 

Even  to  the  end,  whate'er  befall; 
Through  life,  in  death  eternally, 
Thou  art  my  AIL 


(Klje  £orti'0  Dim 


29'y.  II-4. 

1  A'svake,  ye  saints,  awake, 

And  hail  this  sacred  day ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay  : 
Welcome  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven'seternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose ; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquish'd  all  our  foes  : 
And  now  He  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruits  of  all  His  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 
And  earth,  in  humbler  strains. 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings  : 
Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

4  Great  King,  gird  on  Thy  sword, 

Ascend  Thy  conquering  car ; 
While  justice,  truth  and  love. 

Maintain  Thy  glorious  war: 
This  day  let  sinners  own  thy  sway, 
And  rebels  cast  their  arms  away ! 


THE  lord's  day.  269 

29S.  II'3. 

1  Great  Gob  !  this  sacred  day  of  thine 

Demands  the  souVs  collected  powers  ; 
Gladly  we  now  to  Thee  resign, 

These  solemn,  consecrated  hours : 
0  may  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  that  calls  us  to  Thy  throne ! 

2  All-seeing  God  !   Thy  piercing  eye 

Can  every  secret  thought  explore  ; 
May  worldly  cares  our  bosoms  fly, 

And  where  Thou  art,  intrude  no  more ; 
0  may  Thy'  grace  our  spirits  move, 
And  fix  our  minds  on  things  above ! 

3  Thy  Spirit's  powerful  aid  impart, 

And  bid  Thy  word,  with  life  divine, 
Engage  the  ear,  and  warm  the  heart ; 

Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  Thine  : 
Then  shall  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  that  calls  us  to  Thy  throne. 

299.  114. 

1  In  loud  exalted  strains, 

The  Kixo  of  glory  praise ; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  He  reigns. 

Through  everlasting  days. 
But  Zion,  with  His  presence  blest, 
Is  His  delight,  His  chosen  rest. 


270  THE  lord's  day. 

2  0  KiXG  of  glory  !   come, 

And  with  Thy  favoui-  crown 
Tliis  temple  as  Thy  dome, 

This  people  as  Thy  own. 
Beneath  this  roof  vouchsafe  to  show, 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

3  Now  let  Thine  ear  attend 

Our  supplicating  cries ; 
Now  let  our  praise  ascend, 

Accepted  to  the  skies: 
Now  let  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound 
Spread  its  celestial  influence  round. 

4  Here  may  the  list'ning  throng, 

Imbibe  Thy  truth  and  love ; 
Here  Christians  join  the  song 

Of  Seraphim  above ; 
Till  all  who  humbly  seek  Thy  face. 
Rejoice  in  Thy  abounding  grace. 

3QQ,  L. 

1  My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 

The  dawn  of  Thy  returning  day ; 

My  thoughts,  0  God,  ascend  to  Thee, 

While  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 

2  I  yield  my  heart  to  Thee  alone, 

Nor  would  receive  another  guest ; 
Eternal  King  I   erect  Thy  throne, 

And  reign  sole  monarch  in  my  breast 


THE  lord's  day.  271 

3  Oh,  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away ; 
Ncr  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire, 

One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day. 

4  Then,  to  Thy  courts  when  I  repair, 

My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing. 
The  wonders  of  Thy  love  declare, 

And  join  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 

301.  III-l. 

1  Morn  of  morns,  and  day  of  days  ! 
Beauteous  were  thy  new-born  rays, 
Brighter  yet  from  death's  dark  prison 
Christ,  the  Light  of  lights,  is  risen. 

2  He  commanded,  and  His  word 
Death  and  the  dread  chaos  heard  : 
0  shall  we,  more  deaf  than  they. 
In  the  chains  of  darkness  stay  ? 

3  Nature  yet  in  shadow  lies, 
Let  the  sons  of  light  arise 
And  prevent  the  morning  rays 
With  sweet  canticles  of  praise. 

4  While  the  dead  world  sleeps  around. 
Let  the  sacred  temple  sound 

Law,  and  prophet,  and  blest  psalm 
Lit  with  holy  light  so  calm. 


THE   LORD  S   DAY. 

Unto  hearts  in  slumber  weak 
Let  the  heavenly  trumpet  speak 
And  a  newer  walk  express 
Their  new  life  to  righteousness. 

Hear  us,  Lord,  and  with  us  be, 
0  Thou  Fount  of  charity, 
Thou  Who  dost  the  Spirit  give, 
Bidding  the  dead  letter  live. 


30-2.  III-l. 

1  Ox  this  day,  the  first  of  days, 
God,  the  Father's  Name  we  praise ; 
Who,  creation's  Fount  and  Spring, 
Did  the  world  from  darkness  bring. 

2  On  this  day  th'  Eternal  Son 
Over  death  His  triumph  won ; 
On  this  day  the  Spirit  came 
With  His  gifts  of  living  flame. 

3  Oh  !  that  fervent  love  to-day 
May  in  every  heart  have  sway, 
Teaching  us  to  praise  aright 
God,  the  source  of  life  and  light. 

4  Father,  Who  didst  fashion  me 
Image  of  Thyself  to  be, 

Fill  me  with  Thy  love  divine, 
Let  my  every  thought  be  Thi>'e. 


THE  lord's  day.  27- 

5  Holy  Jesis,  may  I  be 

Dead  and  buried  here  with  Thee  ; 
And,  by  love  inflamed,  arise 
Unto  Thee  a  sacrifice. 

6  Thou  Who  dost  all  gifts  impart, 
Shine,  Sweet  Spirit,  in  my  heart ; 
Best  of  gifts  Thyself  bestow  ; 
Make  me  burn  Thy  love  to  know. 

303.  L-  M. 

1  Again  the  Lord's  own  day  is  here, 
The  day  to  Christian  people  dear, 
As,  week  by  week,  it  bids  them  tell 
How  Jesus  rose  from  death  and  hell. 

2  For  by  His  flock  their  Lord  declared 
His  resurrection  should  be  shared ; 
And  they  who  trust  in  Hi.ai  to  save, 
In  Him  are  risen  from  the  grave. 

3  We,  one  and  all,  of  Hni  possest 
Are  with  exceeding  treasures  blest ; 
For  all  He  did  and  all  He  bare. 

He  gives  us  as  our  own  to  share. 

4  Eternal  glory,  rest  on  high, 
A  blessed  immortality. 

True  peace  and  gladness,  and  a  throne, 
Are  all  His  gifts,  and  all  our  own. 


2T4  TZE  load's  day. 

5  And  therefore  unto  Thee  we  sing, 
0  Lord  of  Peace,  Eternal  King  ; 
TiiY  love  we  praise.  Thy  Name  adore, 
Both  on  this  day  and  evermore. 

304.  ^     "^  II-4. 

1  Lord  of  the  worlds  above. 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair, 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love. 

Thine  earthly  temples  are  ! 
To  Thine  abode  my  heart  aspires 
With  warm  desires  to  see  my  God. 

2  The  sparrow  for  her  young 

With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest  ; 
And  wandering  swallows  long 

To  find  their  wonted  rest ; 
My  spirit  faints,  with  equal  zeal, 
To  rise  and  dwell  among  Thy  saints. 

3  0  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear  I 
0  happy  men,  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  Thee  still ;  and  happy  they 
That  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

4  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears  ; 
0  glorious  seat  whers  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring  our  willing  feet. 


THE    LORD  S    DAY.  21 

305.  L.  M. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King 

To  praise  Thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing 
To  show  TiiY  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ; 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast ; 
0  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound  ; 

8  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  word. 
His  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  ; 
How  deep  His  counsels,  how  divine ; 

4  0,  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 

When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed. 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear  and  know, 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  woild  of  joy. 

306.  *  L.  M. 

1  0  God  of  truth,  0  Lord  of  might, 
Who  orderest  time  and  change  aright, 
Brightening  the  morn  with  golden  gleams, 
Kindling  the  noon-day's  fiery  beams. 


2ih  THE    LORD  S    DAY. 

2  Quencli  Thou  in  us  the  flames  of  sti-ife, 
From  passion's  heat  preserve  our  life, 
Oar  bodies  keep  from  perils  free, 
And  give  our  souls  true  peace  in  Thee. 

o  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry- 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  most  high, 
"Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally. 

sot.  II-2. 

1  0  God,  my  gracious  God,  to  Thee 

My  morning  prayers  shall  oflFer'd  be 
For  Thee  my  thirsty  soul  does  pant; 

My  fainting  flesh  implores  Thy  grace, 
As  in  a  di'y  and  barren  place, 

Where  I  refreshing  waters  want. 

2  O  I   to  my  longing  eyes  once  more, 

That  view  of  glorious  pow'r  restore, 
Which  Thy  majestic  house  displays: 

Because  to  me  Thy  wondrous  love 
Than  life  itself  does  dearer  prove, 

My  lips  shall  always  speak  Thy  praise. 

3  My  life,  while  I  that  life  enjoy, 

In  blessing  God  I  will  employ, 
With  lifted  hands  adore  His  name  : 

As  with  its  choicest  food  supplied. 
jNIy  soul  shall  be  full  satisfied 

While  I  with  joy  His  praise  proclaim. 


THE  lord's  day.  2T7 

4  When  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find, 
Thoc,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind  ; 

And  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  night, 
Because  Thou  still  dost  succour  bring, 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing 
I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 

30S.  L.  M. 

1  Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word, 

"Which  through  Thy  grace,  we  now  have  heard ; 

0  may  the  precious  seed  take  root. 
Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

2  We  praise  Thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  Thy  courts  to  seek  Thy  face  ; 
Grant  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here 
May  all,  at  length  in  heaven  appear. 

309.  III-5 

1  Lord  I   dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace, 
Let  us  each.  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

0  refresh  us 

Travelling  through  this  wilderness! 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
]\Liy  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 
May  Thy  presence 

With  us  evermore  be  found! 
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fHorning. 

310.  L.   M. 

1  Saviour  !   -vvhcn  night  involves  the  skies, 

My  soul,  adoring,  turns  to  Thee  ! 
Thee,  self-abas'd  in  mortal  guise, 

And  Avrapt  in  shades  of  death  for  me. 

2  On  Thee  my  waking  raptures  dwell. 

When  crimson  gleams  the  east  adorn ; 
Thee,  victor  of  the  grave  and  hell: 
Thee,  source  of  life's  eternal  morn. 

3  When  noon  her  throne  in  light  arrays, 

To  Thee,  my  soul  triumphant  springs  ; 
Thee,  thron'd  in  glory's  endless  blaze. 
Thee,  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kiii"* 

4  O'er  earth,  when  shades  of  evening  steal. 

To  death  and  Thee  my  thoughts  I  give, 
To  death,  whose  power  I  soon  must  feel, 
To  Thee,  with  Whom  I  trust  to  live. 

311.  IIM. 
1  Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone ; 

Now  the  morning  light  is  come ; 
Lord,  may  Ave  be  Thine  to-day. 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 


o 


Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  clear  our  sight ; 
In  Thy  service.  Lord,  to-day, 
May  we  labour,  watch  and  praj. 


MORNING.  2t9 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound  ; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  ev'ry  sin, 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
0  receive  us  then  at  last ; 
Night  and  sin  will  be  no  more. 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 


312.  L.  M. 

1  Glory  to  Thee,  Who  safe  hast  kept 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept  ; 
Grant,  Lord,  Avhen  I  from  deatli  shall  Avake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

2  I  would  not  wake,  nor  rise  aga'n. 
E'en  heaven  itself  I  would  disdain, 
Wert  Thou  not  there  to  be  enjoyed, 
And  I  in  praise  to  be  employed. 

3  Heaven  is,  dear  Lord,  where'r  Thou  art, 
0  never  then  from  me  depart ; 

For  to  my  soul  'tis  hell  to  be 

But  for  one  moment  without  Thee. 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew. 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will. 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 


280  MORNING. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers  with  all  their  might 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

6  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above,  angelic  host ; 

Praise  Father,  Sox,  and  Holt  Ghost, 


313.  L. 

1  Now  that  the  daylight  fills  the  sky, 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  Gob  on  high, 
That  He,  in  all  we  do  or  say. 
Would  keep  us  free  from  harm  to-day. 

2  May  He  restrain  our  tongues  from  strife, 
And  shield  from  anger's  din  our  life  ; 
And  guard  with  watchful  care  our  eyes 
From  earth's  absorbing  vanities. 

3  0  may  our  inmost  hearts  be  pure, 
From  thoughts  of  folly  kept  secure, 
And  pride  of  sinful  flesh  subdued 
Through  sparing  use  of  daily  food. 

4  So  we,  when  this  day's  work  is  o'er, 
And  shades  of  night  return  once  more, 
Our  path  of  trial  safely  trod, 

Shall  give  the  glory  to  our  God. 


MOllXTNG.  281 

314.  i:i-i. 

1  Christ,  "Whose  glory  fills  the  skies. 

Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise. 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ; 
Dayspring  from  on  high  he  near, 
Day-star  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 

Unaccompanied  by  Thee  ; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see. 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes,   and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine  ; 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me.  Radiancy  Divine  ; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
^lore  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

315.  L.  M. 

1  New  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove  ; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  tliought. 

2  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven. 

New  thoughts  of  God^  new  hopes  of  heaven. 


282  MORNING. 

3  If  on  our  daily  course,  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

4  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  w^e  need  to  ask, 
Eoom  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 

To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 

6  Only,  0  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love, 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above  ; 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day. 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

316.  L.   M 

1  0  .Jesus,  Lord  of  light  and  grace, 
Thou  brightness  of  the  Father's  Face, 
Thou  fountain  of  eternal  light. 

Whose  beams  disperse  the  shades  of  night 

2  Come,  Holy  Sun  of  heavenly  love, 
Come  in  Thy  radiance  from  above, 
And  to  our  inward  hearts  convey 
The  Holy  Spirit's  cloudless  ray. 

3  So  we  the  Father's  help  will  claim. 
And  sing  the  Father's  glorious  Xame, 
And  His  Almighty  grace  implore 
That  we  may  stand,  to  fall  no  more. 


MORNING.  283 

4  May  he  our  actions  deign  to  bless, 
And  loose  the  bonds  of  wickedness  ; 
From  sudden  falls  our  feet  defend, 
And  guide  us  safely  to  the  end. 

5  May  faith,  deep  rooted  in  the  soul, 
Subdue  our  flesh,  our  minds  control: 
May  guile  depart,  and  discord  cease, 
And  all  within  be  joy  and  peace. 

6  0  hallowed  thus  be  every  day  ; 
Let  meekness  be  our  morning  ray, 
Our  faith  like  noontide  splendour  glow, 
Our  souls  the  twilight  never  know. 

Sit.  L.  M. 

1  Forth  in  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  I  go. 
My  daily  labour  to  pursue  ; 
Thee,  only  Thee,  resolved  to  know 
In  all  I  think,  or  speak  or  do. 

2  The  task  Thy  wisdom  hath  assigned 
0  let  me  cheerfully  fulfil , 

In  all  my  works  Thy'  presence  find, 
And  prove  Thy  good  and  perfect  will. 

3  Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand, 
"Whose  eyes  my  inmost  substance  see; 
And  labour  on  at  Thy  command. 
And  offer  all  my  works  to  Thee. 


284  MORNING. 

4  Give  me  to  beai'  Thy  easy  yoke, 
And  every  moment  watch  and  jjray ; 
And  still  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  Thy  glorious  day. 

5  Fain  would  I  still  for  Thee  employ 
Whate'er  Thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given, 
And  run  my  course  with  even  joy. 

And  closely  walk  with  Thee  to  Ilsaven. 

318.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Who  ever  One 
Art  with  the  Father  and  the  Sox  ; 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  possess 
With  Thy  full  flood  of  holiness. 

2  In  word  and  deed,  by  heart  and  tongue. 
With  all  our  powers.  Thy  praise  be  sung; 
May  love  enwrap  our  mortal  frame. 

And  others  catch  the  living  flame. 

3  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry 
Through  .Jests  Christ  our  Lord  most  high. 
Who  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally. 

319.  c.  M. 

1  Regard  my  words,  0  gracious  Lord 
Accept  my  secret  prayer  ; 
To  Thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 
Will  I  for  help  repair. 


MORNING.  285 

2  Thou  in  the  morn  my  voice  shall  hear. 

And  with  the  dawning  day, 
To  Thee  devoutly  I'll  look  up, 
To  Thee  devoutly  pray. 

3  Lord,  I  within  Thy  house  will  come, 

In  Thy  abundant  grace ; 
And  I  will  worship  in  Thy  fear, 
Tow'rd  Thy  most  holy  place. 

4  Let  those,  0  Lord  who  trust  in  Thee, 

With  shouts  their  joys  proclaim; 
Let  them  rejoice  whom  Thou  preserv'st, 
And  all  that  love  Thy  Name. 

5  To  righteous  men  the  righteous  Lord 

His  blessing  will  extend  ; 
And  with  His  favour  all  His  saints, 
As  with  a  shield,  defend. 


1  Glory  to  Thee  my  God  this  night 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me.  King  of  kings, 
Lender  Thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 


2SG  EVENING. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  0  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close, 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest. 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  angelic  host; 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

321.  L.  M. 

1  Great  God  I  to  Thee  my  evening  song 
With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  ; 

0  let  Thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass. 
And  every  onward  rolling  hour. 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  Thy  love  and  power. 


EVENIXG.  287 

3  And  vet  this  thoughtless,  "wretched  heart, 
Too  oft  regardless  of  Thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  Thee  depart. 

And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Christ  my  Lord  ;  his  name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  Thy  throne. 

0  With  hope  in  Hni  mine  eyelids  close. 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  ; 
Safe  in  Thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  Thy  Xame. 

CH3::«<00 

322.  111-1 

1  Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away  ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labour  free. 
Lord  I  would  commune  with  Thee. 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 
Nought  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity. 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away  ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee  '. 


288  EVENING. 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man's  infirmity  ; 
Then,  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

323.  c. 

1  Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts, 
Let  flames  of  love  arise  ; 

Assist  us,  Lord,  to  oifer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied. 
Have  made  up  all  this  day ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  wcra 
More  swift,  more  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favours,  and  new  joys, 
Do  a  new  song  require ; 

Till  we  shall  praise  Thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

324.  L. 

1  Sun  of  my  soul.  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near; 

0  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 

To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  tie  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 


EVENING.  283 

3  Abide  "with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  AVatch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to  night, 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

"We  lose  ourselves  in  Heaven  aboTe. 


3>8><C 


325.  L.    M. 

1  Before  the  ending  of  the  day. 
Creator  of  the  world,  we  pray 

That  Thou  with  wonted  love  would'st  keep 
Thy  watch  around  us  while  we  sleep. 

2  0  let  no  evil  dreams  be  near, 

Xor  phantoms  of  the  night  appear  ; 

Our  ghostly  enemy  restrain. 

Lest  aught  of  sin  our  bodies  stain. 


EVENING. 

3  Almighty  Father  liear  om'  cry, 

''Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  mos, 

[high; 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  find  Thee, 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally. 

326.  c.  M. 

1  As  now  the  sun's  declining  rays 
At  eventide  descend  ; 

So  life's  brief  day  is  sinking  down 
To  its  appointed  end. 

2  Lord,  on  the  Cross  Thine  Arms  were 

[stretched, 
To  draw  Thy  people  nigh  ; 
O  grant  us  then  that  Cross  to  love, 
And  in  those  Arms  to  die. 

3  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
All  glory  to  the  Sjx, 

All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
While  endless  ages  run. 

32Y. 

1  Abide  with  me  ;  fast  falls  the  eventide  ; 
The  darkness  deepens ;  Lord  with  me  abide 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee. 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0  abide  with  me. 


EVENING.  291 

2  Swift  to  its  closes  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away: 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see  ; 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 
"What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's 

[power; 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud    and    sunshine,    Lord,    abide 

[with  me. 

4  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes  : 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the 

[skies; 
Heaven's  morning   breaks,  and  earth's  vain 

[shadows  flee ; 
In  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 


32S.  II-3. 

1  Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go  ; 

Thy  word  into  our  minds  instill  , 
And  make  our  lukewarm  heart  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  Ufa's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night 

0  gentle  Jescs,  be  our  Light. 

2  The  day  is  gone,  its  hours  liave  run, 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 


292  EVENING. 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall, 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light, 

3  Grant  us  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release  : 
And  bless  us,  more  than  in  past  days, 

With  puriety  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 

0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

4  Do  more  than  pardon  ;  give  us  joy 

Sweet  fear,  and  sober  libert}'. 
And  simple  hearts  without  alloy 

That  only  long  to  be  like  Thee. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 

0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

5  Labour  is  sweet,  for  Thou  hast  toiled  ; 

And  care  is  light,  for  Thou  hast  cared  ; 
Ah  !  never  let  our  works  be  soiled 

With  strife,  or  by  deceit  ensi  arjd. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death  s  dark  night,, 

0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

6  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call ; 
0  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad  ; 

Thou  art  our  .Jesus  and  our  All. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 

0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 


EVENIN3.  293 

3*29.  p.  M. 

1  God,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven. 

Darkness  and  light ; 
"Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night; 
May  Thine  angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us. 

This  livelong  night. 

2  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 

And  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy. mighty  keeping 

All  peaceful  lie : 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou  our  God  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high, 

330.  L.  M. 

1  0  God,  of  all  the  Strength  and  Power, 
Who  dost  unmoved  each  passing  hour 
Through  all  its  changes  guide  the  day, 
From  early  morn  to  evening's  ray  ; 

2  Brighten  life's  eventide  with  light 
That  ne'er  shall  set  in  gloom  of  night; 
Till  we  a  holy  death  attain 

And  everlasting  glory  gain. 


294  EVEXINO. 

3  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry 

Through  Jesits  Christ  our  Lord  most  High, 
Who  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Theb 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally. 

331.  III-4. 

1  Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us, 

Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest  ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest  ; 
Jesu,  Thou  our  Guardian  be  ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers. 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foe?^ 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 

In  Thixe  Arms  may  we  repose, 
And,  w'jen  life's  sad  day  is  past. 
Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

33*2.  L.  M. 

1  0  Trinity,  most  Blessed  Light, 
0  Unity  of  Princely  Might, 
As  now  the  fiery  sun  departs 
Shed  Thou  Thy  beams  within  our  hearts. 


9 


To  Thee  our  morning  song  of  praise. 
To  Thee  our  evening  prayer  we  raise  ; 
Thee  may  our  heart  and  voice  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore. 


EVENING.  295 

333.  L.  M. 

1  Great  God,  Who  hid  from  mortal  sight 
Dost  dwell  in  unapproached  light, 
Before  Whose  presence  angels  bow 
AVith  faces  veiled  in  homage  low  ; 

2  Awhile  in  darkness  we  remain, 
And  round  us  yet  are  sin  and  pain ; 
But  soon  the  everlasting  day 

Shall  chase  our  shades  of  night  away. 

3  For  Thou  hast  promised,  gracious  Lord, 
A  day  of  gladness  and  reward  ; 

A  day  but  faintly  imaged  here 
By  brightest  sun  at  noontide  clear. 

4  Too  long,  alas  !  it  still  delays  ; 
It  lingers  yet,  that  day  of  days ; 
Our  mortal  strife  and  toil  must  cease 
Before  we  win  its  heavenly  peace. 

5  Then,  from  its  fleshly  bonds  set  free, 
The  soul  shall  fly,  0  God,  to  Thee  ; 
To  see  Thee,  love  Thee,  and  adore, 
Her  blissful  task  for  evermore. 

6  Great  Trinity,  our  hearts  prepare, 
The  fullness  of  Thy  joy  to  share  ; 
Life's  transcient  light  may  we  improve, 
And  gain  eternal  light  above. 


296  EVENING. 

334.  III-l. 

1  Blest  Creatob,  of  the  light, 
Making  day  with  radiance  bright, 
Tiiou  didst  o'er  the  forming  earth 
Give  the  golden  light  its  birth. 

2  Shade  of  eve  with  morning  ray 
Took  from  Thee  the  name  of  Day ; 
Now  again  the  shades  are  nigh, 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry. 

8  May  we  ne'er  by  guilt  depressed 
Lose  the  way  to  endless  rest; 
Nor  with  idle  thoughts  and  vain 
Bind  our  souls  to  earth  again. 

4  Rather  may  we  heavenward  rise 
Where  eternal  treasure  lies ; 
Purified  by  grace  within, 
Hating  every  deed  of  sin. 

5  Holy  Father,  hear  our  cry 
Through  Thy  Sox,  our  Lord  most  High, 
Whom  our  thankful  hearts  adore 

With  the  Spirit  evermore. 

335.  L.  M. 

1  0  Christ,  Who  art  the  Light  and  Day, 

Thy  beams  chase  night's  dark  shades  away ; 
The  very  Light  of  Light  Thou  art, 
Who  dost  that  blessed  Light  impart. 


EVENING.  29'7 

2  All-Holy  Lord,  to  Thee  we  bend, 

Thy  servants  through  this  night  defend, 
And  grant  us  calm  repose  in  Thee, 
A  quiet  night  from  perils  free. 

3  Let  not  dull  sleep  the  soul  oppress, 
Nor  secret  foe  the  heart  possess. 
Nor  Satan's  wiles  the  flesh  allure, 
And  make  us  in  Thy  sight  impure. 

4  Light  slumber  let  our  eyelids  take. 
The  heart  to  Thee  be  still  awake ; 
And  Thy  Right  Hand  protection  be 
To  those  who  love  and  ti-ust  in  Thee. 

5  0  Lord,  our  strong  defence,  be  nigh ; 
Bid  all  the  powers  of  darkness  fly  ; 
Preserve  and  watch  o'er  us  for  good, 
"Whom  Thou  hast  purchased  with  Thy  Blood. 

6  Remember  us,  dear  Lord,  we  pray, 
Whilst  burthened  in  the  flesh  we  stay ; 
Thou  only  canst  the  soul  defend, 

Be  with  us  Saviour,  to  the  end. 

Uogatiou  i3am. 

336.  c.  M. 

1  Lord,  in  Thy  name  Thy  servants  plead, 
And  Thou  hast  sworn  to  hear ; 
Thixe  is  the  harvest,  Thixe  the  seed, 
The  fresh  and  fading  year. 


298  ROGATION    DAYS. 

2  Our  hope,  when  autumn  winds  blew  wikl, 

We  trusted,  Lord,  wiili  Thee, 
And  still,  now  spring  has  on  us  smiled, 
We  wait  on  Thy  decree. 

3  The  former  and  the  latter  rain, 

The  summer  sun  and  air, 
The  green  ear,  and  the  golden  grain, 
All  Thixe,  are  ours  by  prayer. 

4  Thixe  too  by  right,  and  ours  by  grace, 

The  wondrous  growth  unseen. 
The  hopes  that  soothe,  the  fears  that  brace, 
The  love  that  shines  serene. 

5  So  grant  the  precious  things  brought  forth 

By  sun  and  moon  below, 
That  Thee  in  Thy  new  heaven  and  earth 
We  never  may  forego. 


5^®4C 


337. 

1  God  the  Father,  from  Thy  throne, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee  ; 
God  the  co-eternal  Sox, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee  ; 
God  the  Spirit,  mighty  Lord, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee  ; 
Three  in  Oxe,  by  all  adored. 

Hear  us  we  beseech  Thee. 


ROGATIOX    DAYS.  299 

jEsr  I  Jesu ! 
2  By  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation, 
By  Tht  birth  for  our  salvation, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us. 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

Jesu  !  Jesu ! 
8  By  Thy  Fasting  and  Temptation, 
By  Thy  nights  of  supplication, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us. 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

Jesu  !  Jesu ! 
4  By  Thy  works  and  sweet  compassion. 
By  Thy  Cross  and  bitter  Passion, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us. 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

Jesu  !  Jesu ! 
•5  By  Thy  Blood  for  sinners  flowing. 
By  Thy  Death  true  life  bestoAving, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 
6  By  Thy  glorious  Resurrection, 
Earnest  of  our  own  perfection, 


800  ROGATION    DAYS. 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

Jesu  !  Jesu ! 

7  To  the  Father's  throne  ascended, 
All  Thy  pain  and  sorrows  ended, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 

Jesu!  Jesu! 

8  Advocate  for  sinners  pleading, 
With  the  Father  interceding, 

We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us.     Amen. 


338.  "  c. 

1  The  earth,  0  Lord,  is  one  wide  field 

Of  all  Thy  chosen  seed  ; 
The  crop  prepared  its  fruit  to  yield  ; 
The  labourers  few  indeed. 

2  Therefore  we  come  before  Thee  now 

With  words  of  humble  prayer, 
Beseeching  of  Thy  love  that  Thou 
Would'st  send  more  labourers  there. 


EMBER   DAYS,  301 

3  Not  for  our  land  alone  we  pray, 

Though  that  above  the  rest, 
The  realms  and  Islands  far  away, 
0  let  them  all  be  blest. 

4  Endue  the  Bishops  of  Thy  flock 

With  wisdom  and  with  grace, 
Against  false  doctrine,  like  a  rock. 
To  set  the  heart  and  face. 

5  To  all  Thy  Priests  Thy  truth  reveal. 

And  make  Thy  judgments  clear; 
Make  Thou  Thy  Deacons  full  of  zeal. 
And  humble,  and  sincere. 

G  Give  to  their  flocks  a  lowly  mind 
To  hear  and  to  obey  ; 
That  each  and  all  may  mercy  find 
At  Thine  appearing  day 

THE    FESTIVALS. 

St.  ^nbrfU). 

339.  November  30th.  S.  M. 

1  Oh,  what  if  we  are  Christ's 
Is  earthly  shame  are  loss  ? 

Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be 
"When  we  have  borne  the  Cross. 

2  Keen  was  the  trial  once. 
Bitter  the  cup  of  woe. 

When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood, 
Christ's  sufierings  shared  below, 
26 


302 


ST.    ANDREW. 


3  Bright  is  their  glory  now. 
Boundless  their  joy  above 

Where  on  the  bosom  of  their  God 
They  rest  in  perfect  love." 

4  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours, 
Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 

All  that  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  pain 
May  be  our  portion  here : 

5  Enough  if  Thou  at  last 
The  word  of  blessing  give, 

And  let  us  rest  beneath  Thy  feet, 
Where  saints  and  angels  live. 

340.  December  2ist.  111-1 

1  Captains  of  the  saintly  band. 
Lights  who  lighten  every  land. 
Princes  who  with  Jesus  dwell, 
Judges  of  His  Israel  ; 

2  On  the  nations  sunk  in  night 
Ye  have  shed  the  Gospel  light ; 
Sin  and  error  flee  away, 
Truth  is  shining  on  our  way. 

3  Not  by  warrior's  spear  and  sword, 
Not  by  art  of  human  word. 
Preaching  but  the  Cross  of  shame 
Rebel  hearts  for  Christ  ye  tame. 


ST.    THOMAS.  oOc 

4  Earth,  that  long  in  sin  and  pain 
Gi'oaned  in  Satan's  deadly  chain, 
Now  to  serve  its  God  is  free 

In  the  law  of  liberty. 

5  Distant  lands  with  one  acclaim 
Tell  the  honour  of  your  name, 
Who  wherever  man  has  trod, 
Teach  the  mysteries  of  God. 

0t.  Ste|3l]en. 

341.  December  26th.  III-l. 

1  First  of  Martyrs,  thou  whose  name 
Doth  thy  golden  crown  proclaim  ; 
Not  of  flowers  that  fade  away 
"Weave  we  this  thy  crown  to-day. 

2  Bright  ther  stones,  which  bruise  thee,  gleam 
Sprinkled  with  thy  life-blood's  stream  ; 
Stars  around  thy  sainted  head 

Never  could  such  radiance  shed. 

3  Every  wound  upon  thy  brow 
Sparkles  with  unearthly  glow  ; 
Like  an  angel's  is  thy  face 
Beaming  with  celestial  grace. 

4  Oh  !  how  blessed  first  to  be 
Slain  for  Him  Who  bled  for  thee  ; 
First  like  Him  in  dying  hour 
Witness  to  Almighty  power. 


304  ST.     STEPHEX. 

5  First  to  follow  where  He  trod 

Through  the  deep  Red  Sea  of  blood  ; 
First ;  but  in  thy  footsteps  press 
Saiuts  and  martyrs  numberless. 

St.  iJol)n  tl)e  evangelist. 

3_4»2,  December  zjth.  c.  M 

1  The  life  which  God's  Incarnate  Word 

Lived  here  below  with  men, 
Three  blest  Evangelists  record, 
With  heaven  inspired  pen  : 

2  John  soars  on  high,  beyond  the  three, 

To  God  the  Father's  throne, 
And  shews  in  what  deep  mystery 
The  Word  with  God  is  One. 

3  Upon  the  Saviour's  loving  breast 

Invited  to  recline, 
'Twas  thence  he  drew,  in  moments  blest 
Rich  stores  of  truth  divine. 


4  There  too  with  that  angelic  love 
Did  he  his  bosom  fill, 
Which,  once  enkindled  from  above 
Breathes  in  his  pages  stiil. 


ST.    JOHN    THE    EVANGELIST.        305 

343.  III-3 

1  Wop.D  Supreme  before  creation 

Born  of  God  eternally, 
"Who  didst  will  for  our  salvation, 

To  be  born  on  earth,  and  die  ; 
Well  Thy  saints  have  kept  their  station. 

Watching  till  Thine  hour  drew  nigh. 

2  Xow  'tis  come,  and  faith  espies  Thee  ; 

Like  an  eaglet  in  the  morn, 
One  in  steadfast  worship  eyes  Thee, 

Thy  beloved,  Thy  latest  born : 
In,THY  glory  he  descries  Thee 

Reigning  from  the  tree  of  scorn. 

3  He  upon  Thy  bosom  lying 

Thy  true  tokens  learned  by  heart ; 
And  Thy  dearest  pledge  in  dying, 

LoKD,  Thou  didst  to  him  impart : 
Shew'dst  him  how,  all  grace  supplying, 

Blood  and  water  from  Thee  start. 

4  He  first,  ho])ing  and  believing, 

Did  beside  the  grave  adore : 
Latest  he  the  warfare  leaving, 

Landed  on  th'  eternal  shore  ; 
And  his  witness  we  receiving 

Own  Thee  Lord  for  evermore. 

5  Much  he  asked  jn  loving  wonder. 

On  Thy  bosom  leaning,  Lord  ; 
In  that  secret  place  of  thunder. 


306        ST.    JOHN   THE    EVANGELIST. 

Answer  kind  didst  Thou  accord, 
Wisdom  for  Thy  Church  to  ponder 
Till  the  day  of  dread  award. 

6  Lo  !  heaven's  doors  lift  up,  revealing 

How  Thy  judgments  earthward  move, 
Strolls  unfolded,  trumpets  pealing. 

Wine  cups  from  the  wrath  above  ; 
Yet  o"er  all  a  soft  voice  stealing — 

"  Little  children,  trust  and  love  !'' 

7  Thee,  the  Almighty  King  eternal, 

Father  of  th'  eternal  Woed, 
Thee,  the  Father's  AVord  supernal, 

Thee,  of  Both,  the  Breath  adored 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  realms  infernal 

Own,  One  glorious  God  and  Lord. 

344,  December  28th.  l.  m. 

1  A  Hymn  for  martyrs  sweetly  sing  ; 
For  Innocents  your  praises  bring; 
Of  whom  in  tears  was  earth  bereaved. 
Whom  heaven  with  songs  of  joy  received: 
Whose  angels  see  the  Father's  Face 
World  without  end,  and  hymn  His  grace. 
And,  while  they  praise  their  glorious  King, 
A  hymn  for  Martyrs  sweetly  sing. 


THE    INXOCEXT'S    DAY.  307 

2  A  voice  fi-om  Ramah  was  there  sent, 
A  voice  of  weeping  and  lament, 

AVhile  Rachel  moui^ned  her  children  sore 
Whom  for  the  tyrant's  sword  she  bore. 
Triumphal  is  their  glory  now 
Whom  earthly  sufferings  could  not  bow ; 
For  whom,  by  cruel  torments  rent. 
A  voice  from  Ramah  was  there  sent. 

3  Fear  not,  0  little  flock  and  blest. 
The  lion  that  your  life  oppressed: 
To  heavenly  pastures  ever  new 
The  heavenly  Shepherd  leadeth  you, 
Who  dwelling  now  on  Sion's  hill 

The  Lamb's  own  footsteps  follow  still, 
Ey  tyrant  there  no  more  distressed : 
Fear  not,  0  little  flock  and  blest. 

4  And  every  tear  is  wip'd  away 

By  your  dear  Father's  hands  for  aye: 

Death  hath  no  power  to  hurt  you  more  ; 

Your  own  is  life's  eternal  shore, 

And  all  who,  good  seed  bearing  weep. 

In  everlasting  joy  shall  reap  ; 

What  time  they  shine  in  heavenly  day, 

And  every  tear  is  wiped  away. 


oo::S'<00 

345. 

1   Glory,  to  Thee,  0  Lord, 
AVho  from  this  world  of  sin, 
Cy  cruel  Herod's  ruthless  sword 
Those  precious  ones  didst  win. 


303  THE   INNOCENTS    DAY. 

2  Baptized  in  their  own  blood, 
Earth's  untried  perils  o'er, 
They  passed  unconsciously  the  flood. 
And  safely  gained  the  shore. 

8  Glory  to  Thee  for  all 
The  ransomed  infant  band. 
"Who  since  that  hour  have  heard  Thy  call, 
And  reached  the  quiet  land. 

4  Oh,  that  our  hearts  within. 

Like  theirs,  were  pure  and  bright; 
Oh,  that  as  free  from  deeds  of  sin 
We  shrank  not  from  Thy  sight. 

6  Lord,  help  us  every  hour 
Thy  cleansing  grace  to  claim ; 
In  life  to  glorify  Thy  power. 
In  death  to  praise  Thy  Name. 

Z\]t  (Ulnnmcisiciu  of  (Hljrtst. 

346.  January  ist.  S.  M, 

1  The  ancient  law  departs, 
And  all  its  terrours  cease ; 

For  Jesus  makes  with  faithful  hearts 
A  covenant  of  peace. 

2  The  Light  of  Light  divine. 
True  brightness  undefiled. 

He  bears  for  us  the  shame  of  sin, 
A  Holy  Spotless  Child. 


THE   CIRCUMCISION    OP    CHP.IST.      309 

3  His  Infant  Body  now 
Begins  our  pain  to  feel ; 

Those  precious  drops  of  Blood  that  flow 
For  death  the  victim  seal. 

4  To-day  the  Name  is  Thine 
At  which  we  bend  the  knee  ; 

They  call  Thee  Jesus,  Child  Divine ! 
Our  Jesus  deign  to  be. 

5  All  praise,  Eternal  Son, 
For  Thy  redeeming  love, 

With  Father,  Spie-IT,  ever  one, 
In  glorious  might  above. 

34"y.  L.  M. 

1  0  Blessed  Day,  when  first  was  poured 
The  blood  of  our  redeeming  Lord! 

0  Blessed  Day,  when  first  began 
His  sufferings  borne  for  sinful  man  ! 

2  Scarce  entered  on  this  life  of  woe, 
His  infant  Blood  begins  to  flow ; 
A  foretaste  of  His  death  He  feels, 
An  earnest  of  His  love  reveals. 

3  From  heaven  descending  to  fulfil 
The  bidding  of  His  Father's  will, 
A  victim  even  now  He  lies 
Before  the  day  of  sacrifice. 


310     THE    CIRCUMCISION    OF    CHRIST. 

4  For  love  of  us  His  woes  begin  ; 
The  Sinless  suffers  for  our  sin  ; 
The  Law's  great  ^Nlaker  for  our  aid 
Obedient  to  the  Law  is  made. 

5  The  wound  He  through  the  Law  endures 
Our  freedom  from  that  Law  secures ; 
Henceforth  a  holier  law  prevails, 

The  law  of  love  which  never  fails. 

6  Lord,  circumcise  our  hearts,  we  pray, 
And  take  what  is  not  Thine  away, 
"Write  Thine  own  Name  within  our  hearts, 
Thy  law  upon  our  inmost  parts. 

^>^Oo 

^\]t  (Honrersion  oi  St.  ])anl 

34S.  January  25th.  11-6 

1  Christ's  foe  becomes  His  soldier, 

The  wolf  destroys  no  more, 
A  sheep  within  the  sheepfold 
He  enters  by  the  door. 

2  0  voice  of  God  Almighty, 

What  wonders  hath  it  wrought  I 
It  rends  the  lofty  cedars, 

It  bends  the  haughty  thought. 

3  Jesu,  our  Shepherd,  cease  not 

Thy  flock  from  harm  to  free, 
And  when  Thy  sheep  are  wandering 
0  lead  them  back  to  Thee, 


TEE    CONVERSION    OF    ST.    PAUL,    oil 

349.  III-5. 

1  'Gainst  what  foemen  art  thou  rushing  ? 

Saul,  what  madness  drives  thee  on! 
Innocents  in  fury  crushing, 
Children  of  the  sinless  One  ? 

0,  how  shortly 
Shall  He  make  His  vengeance  known ! 

2  See  the  Lord,  from  heaven  descending, 

Smites  him,  blinds  him,  lays  him  low 
See  the  persecutor  bending 
Humbly,  meekly,  to  the  blow  ; 

See  him  rising. 

Friend  to  Christ,  no  longer  foe. 

8  Breathing  slaughter,  chains  preparing, 

0,  how  fierce  his  anger  burned ; 

Trembling  now,  and  lost  his  daring. 

Meek  obedience  he  has  learned  ; 

The  destroyer 
Now  into  a  lamb  is  turned. 

4  Christ,  Thy  power  is  man's  salvation, 

Hardest  hearts  Thou  mak'st  TiiixE  own ; 
He  who  wrought  such  desolation, 

That  Thy  Name  might  be  o'erthrown; 

Now  converted. 
Thro'  the  the  world  that  Name  makes  known 

5  Praise  the  Father,  God  of  heaven, 

Him  Who  reigns  supreme  on  high  ; 
Praise  the  Son  for  sinners  given 
Both  to  suffer  and  to  die, 

Praise  the  Spirit 
Guiding  us  most  lovingly. 


JJrfsmtation  of  (Iljnst  In  t\]t  (JTemple, 


COMMONLY    CALLED 


ullje  purltuation  of  St.  ilTarii  tl)£ 

350.  February  2nd.  ^    ^^ 

1  0  Siox,  open  -wide  thy  gates, 

Let  figui'es  disappear, 
A  Priest  and  Victim  both  in  one, 
The  truth  Himself,  is  here. 

2  No  more  the  simple  flock  shall  bleed, ; 

Behold  the  Father's  Sox, 
Himself  to  His  own  altar  comes, 
For  sinners  to  atone. 

3  Conscious  of  hidden  Deity 

The  lowly  Virgin  brings 
Her  new-born  Babe,  with  two  young  doves. 
Her  tender  ofi'erings. 

4  The  hoary  Simeon  sees  at  last, 

His  Lord  so  long  desired. 
And  hails,  with  Anna,  Israel's  Hope, 
With  sudden  rapture  fired. 

5  But  silent  knelt  the  mother  blest, 

Of  the  yet  silent  Word, 
And,  pondering  all  things  in  her  heart. 
With  speechless  praise  adored. 


0t.  illattl)ia0. 

Sol,  February  24th.  ^-    ^^• 

1  How  bright  those  glorious  spirits  shine, 

AYhence  all  their  white  array  ? 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 
Of  everlasting  day  ? 

2  Lo,  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light : 
And  in  the  blood  of  Christ  have  washed 
Those  robes  which  shine  so  bright. 

3  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love,  amidst 
The  glories  of  the  sky. 

4  Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no  more. 

Nor  sun  with  scorching  ray ; 
God  is  their  Sun,  Whose  cheering  beams, 
Diffuse  eternal  day, 

5  The  Lamb,  Who  reigns  upon  the  throne, 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside. 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  devine, 
And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 

6  'Mid  pastures  green  He'll  lead  His  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear ; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eye 
Shall  wipe  off  every  tear. 

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Annunciation  of  tl)£  33lt^5S£Lr 
Virgin  illanj. 

352.  ■       March  25th,    ^  S.  M. 

1  Praise  we  the  Lord  this  day, 

This  day  so  long  foretold, 

Whose  promise  shone  with  cheering  ray 

On  waiting  saints  of  old. 

2  The  Prophet  gave  the  sign 
For  faithful  mep  to  read, 

A  Virgin,  born  of  Davids  line, 

Shall  bear  the  promised  seed. 

3  Ask  not  how  this  should  be, 
But  worship  and  adore  ; 

Like  her,  whom  heaven's  majesty 
Came  down  to  shadow  o"er. 

4  Meekly  she  bowed  her  head 
To  hear  the  gracious  word, 

Mary,  the  pure  and  lowly  maid, 
The  favoured  of  the  Lord. 

5  Blessed  shall  be  her  name 
In  all  the  church  on  earth, 

Through  whom  that  wondrous  mercy  came. 
The  Incarnate  Saviour's  birth. 

St.  illark. 

353.  April  25th.  P-  >i. 
1   Come  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures 

Sing  of  those  who  spread  the  treasures 
In  the  holy  Gospels  shrined  ; 


ST.    MARK.  315 

Blessed  tidings  of  salvation, 
Peace  on  earth  their  proclamation, 
Love  from  God  to  lost  mankind. 

2  See  the  Rivers  four  that  gladden 
With  their  streams  the  better  Eden 

Planted  by  our  Lord  most  dear ; 
CunisT  the  fountain,  these  the  waters  ; 
Drink,  0  Sion's  sons  and  daughters, 

Drink  and  find  salvation  here. 

3  0,  that  we  Thy  truth  confessing, 
And  Thy  holy  word  possessing, 

Jesu,  may  Thy  love  adore  ; 
Unto  Thee  our  voices  raising. 
Thee  with  all  Thy  ransomed  praising, 

Ever  and  for  evermore. 

St.  JJljUlp  an'b  St.  lames. 

354.  May  1st.  L.  M. 

1  Ye  servants  of  our  glorious  Kixg, 
To  Him  your  thankful  praises  bring  ; 
And  tell  the  deeds  that  grace  has  done, 
The  triumphs  by  His  martyrs  won. 

2  Since  they  were  faithful  to  the  last, 
Their  holy  struggles  now  are  past ; 
The  bitterness  of  death  is  o'er. 
And  theirs  is  bliss  for  evermore. 


316        ST.    PHILIP    AND    ST.    JAMES. 

3  The  flame  did  scorch,  the  knife  lay  bare, 
And  cruel  beasts  their  members  tear, 
Ko  powers  of  earth,  no  powers  of  hell 

The  souls  that  loved  their  Lord  could  quell. 

4  For  ever  broken  is  the  chain, 

That  sought  to  bind  them,  bat  in  vain  ; 
0  let  us  strive  like  them  to  win 
Our  freedom  from  the  bonds  of  sin. 

0  0  Saviour  !  may  our  portion  be 

With  those  who  gave  themselves  to  Thee, 

Through  all  eternity  to  sing 

All  praise  to  Thee,  the  Martyrs'  King. 

St.  Barnabas. 

355.  June  nth,  L, 

1  0  Thou  Whose  all  redeeming  might 
Crowns  every  Chief  in  faith's  true  fight, 
On  this  commemoration  day 

Hear  us,  good  Jesus,  while  we  pray. 

2  In  faithful  strife  for  Thy  dear  name 
Thy  servant  earned  the  saintly  fame. 
Which  pious  hearts  with  praise  revere 
In  constant  memory  year  by  year. 

3  Earth's  fleeting  joys  he  counted  naught. 
For  higher,  truer  joys  he  sought. 

And  now  with  angels  round  Thy  Throne, 
Unfading  treasures  are  his  own. 


ST.    BARNABAS.  311 

4  0  grant  that  we,  most  gi*acious  Gou, 
May  follow  in  the  steps  he  trod  ; 
And  freed  from  every  stain  of  sin. 
As  he  hath  won,  may  also  win. 

5  To  Thee,  0  Christ,  our  loving  King, 
All  glory,  praise,  and  thanks  we  bring  ; 
"Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore. 
And  Holy  Ghost,  for  evermore. 

St   3o\]n  Baptist. 

356.  June  24th.  L.  Mo 

1  The  great  forerunner  of  the  morn, 
The  herald  of  the  Worb  is  born ; 
And  faithful  hearts  shall  never  fail 

"With  thanks  and  praise  his  light  to  hail. 

2  "\Vith  heavenly  message  Gabriel  came. 
That  John  should  be  that  herald's  name, 
And  with  prophetic  utterance  told 

His  actions  great  and  manifold. 

3  John,  still  unborn,  yet  gave  aright 
His  witness  to  the  coming  Light  ; 
And  Christ,  the  Sun  of  all  the  earth. 
Fulfilled  that  witness  at  His  Birth. 

4  Of  woman  born  shall  never  be 
A  greater  prophet  than  was  he, 
"Whose  mighty  deeds  exalt  his  fame 
To  greater  than  a  prophet's  name» 


318  ST.    JOHN    BAPTIST. 

6  But  why  should  mortal  accents  raise 
The  hymn  of  John  the  Baptist's  praise  ? 
Of  whom,  or  ere  his  course  was  run, 
Thus  spake  the  Father  to  the  Son  : 

6  Behold  My  herald,  who  shall  go 
Before  Thy  Face  Thy  way  to  show. 
And  shine  as  with  the  day-star's  gleam, 
Before  Thine  own  eternal  beam. 

St  peUr. 

35^.  June  29th.  L. 

1  The  eternal  gifts  of  Christ  the  King, 
The  Apostles'  glory,  let  us  sing; 
And  all,  with  hearts  of  gladness,  raise 
Due  hymns  of  thankful  love  and  praise. 

2  For  they  the  Churches'  princes  are, 
Triumphant  leaders  in  the  war, 

In  heavenly  courts  a  warrior  band. 
True  lights  to  lighten  every  land. 

3  Theirs  is  the  steadfast  faith  of  saints. 
And  hope  that  never  yields  nor  faints, 
And  love  of  Christ  in  perfect  glow, 
That  lays  the  prince  of  this  world  low. 

4  In  them  the  Father's  glory  shone. 
In  them  the  will  of  God  the  Son, 
In  them  exults  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Through  them  rejoice  the  heavenly  host. 


ST.    PETER.  310 

5  To  Thee,  Redeemer,  now  we  cry, 

That  Thou  wouldst  join  to  them  on  high 
Thy  servants,  who  this  grace  implore, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore. 

St.  3amc3, 

358.  July  25  th,  L.  M. 

1  0  Gob,  Thy  soldiers'  great  Reward, 
Their  Portion,  Crown,  and  faitliful  Lord, 
From  all  transgressions  set  us  free, 

Who  sing  Thy  martyr's  victory. 

2  By  wisdom  taught  he  learned  to  know 
The  vanity  of  all  below, 

The  fleeting  joys  of  earth  disdained 
And  everlasting  glory  gained. 

3  Right  manfully  his  cross  he  bore, 
And  ran  his  race  of  torments  sore; 
For  Thee  he  poured  his  life  away, 
With  Thee  he  lives  in  endless  day. 

4  We  therefore  pray  Thee,  Lord  of  love, 
Regard  us  from  Thy  throne  above ; 

On  this  Thy  martyr's  triumph  day, 
Wash  every  stain  of  sin  away. 

5  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
Whom  with  the  spirit  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore. 


jSt.  Iiai*tI)olom£ru. 


350.  August  24th.  s.  M. 

1  For  Thy  dear  saint,  0  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  live, 

Who  followed  Thee,  obeyed,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2  For  Thy  dear  saint,  0  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  die, 

And  found  in  Thee  a  full  reward, 
Accept  our  thankful  cry. 

3  Thine  earthly  members  fit 
To  join  Thy  saints  above. 

In  one  communion  ever  knit, 
One  fellowship  of  love. 

4  Jesu,Thy  name  we  bless, 
And  humbly  pray  that  we 

May  follow  them  in  holiness. 
Who  lived  and  died  for  Thee. 

St.  fllattl)cru. 

360.  September  21st.  c.  M. 

1  Behold  the  messengers  of  Christ, 

Who  sow  in  every  place 
The  unveiled  mysteries  of  God, 
The  Gospel  of  His  grace. 

2  The  things  through,  mists  and  shadows  dim, 

By  holy  prophet  seen 
In  the  full  light  of  day  they  saw 
With  not  a  cloud  between. 


ST.    MATTHEW.  321 

3  What  Christ,  True  Man,  divinely  wrought^ 

What  God  in  manhood  bore, 
They  "wrote  as  God  inspired  in  "words 
That  live  for  evermore. 

4  Although  in  space  and  time  apart, 

One  Spirit  ruled  them  all , 

And  in  their  sacred  pages  still 

We  hear  that  Spirit's  call. 

St.  illicljaet  anb  all  Angela. 

SGI.  September  29th.  III-4. 

1  Christ  in  highest  heaven  enthroned 

Equal  of  the  Father's  Might, 
By  pure  spirits,  trembling  owned, 

God  of  God,  and  Light  of  Light, 
Thee  'mid  angel  hosts  we  sing, 
Thee  their  Maker  and  their  King: 

2  All  who  circling  round  adore  Thee, 

All  who  bow  before  Thy  Throne, 
Burn  with  flaming  zeal  before  Tiiee, 

Thy  behests  to  carry  down  ; 
To  and  fro,  'twixt  earth  and  heaven 
Speed  they  each  on  errands  given. 

3  First  of  all  those  legions  glorious 

Michael  waves  his  sword  of  flame, 
Who  of  old  in  war  victorious 

Did  the  Dragon's  fierceness  tame  ; 
Who  with  might  invincible 
Thrust  the  rebel  down  to  hell. 


322    ST.    MICHAEL  AXD  ALL    xVNGELS. 

4  They  to  aid  the  sick  and  dying 

Called  from  heaven  to  swiftly  fly, 
Grace  divine  and  strength  supplying, 

In  their  mortal  agony  ; 
Souls  released  from  bondage  here, 
They  to  Paradise  do  bear. 
6  To  the  Father  praise  be  given 

By  the  unfallen  angel-host, 
Who  in  His  great  war  have  striven 

With  the  legions  of  the  lost.; 
Equal  praise  in  highest  heaven 

To  the  Sox  and  Holt  Ghost. 

362.  L. 

1  Praise  to  God,  Who  reigns  above, 
Binding  earth  and  heaven  in  love ; 
All  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Worship  His  dread  sovereignty. 

2  Seraphim  His  praises  sing, 
Cherubim  on  fourfold  wing. 
Thrones,  Dominions,  Princes,  Powers, 
Ranks  of  Might  that  never  cowers. 

3  Angel  hosts  His  word  fulfil, 
Ruling  nature  hj  His  will; 
Round  His  throne  Archangels  pom- 
Songs  of  praise  for  evermore. 

4  Yet  on  man  they  joy  to  wait, 
All  that  bright  celestial  state. 

For  true  Man  their  Lord  they  see, 
Christ,  the  Incarnate  Deity. 


ST.    MICHAEL  AND  ALL    ANGELS.    328 

5  On  the  Throne  our  Lord  Who  died 
Sits  in  manhood  glorified, 
Where  His  people  faint  below 
Angels  count  it  joy  to  go. 

6  0  the  depths  of  joy  divine 
Thrilling  through  those  odours  nine, 
When  the  lost  are  found  again, 
W'hen  the  banished  come  (o  reign. 

7  Now  in  faith,  in  hope,  in  love, 
We  will  join  the  choirs  above, 
Praising,  with  the  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holt  Ghost. 

St.  £nkt. 

363.  October  i8th.  L.  M. 

1  XoT  by  the  martyr's  death  alone 

The  saint  his  crown  in  heaven  has  won, 
There  is  a  triumph  robe  on  high 
For  bloodless  fields  of  victory. 

2  What  though  he  was  not  called  to  feel 
The  cross  or  flame,  or  torturing  wheel, 
Yet  daily  to  the  world  he  died. 

His  flesh,  through  grace,  he  crucified. 

3  What  though  nor  chains,  6or  scourges  sore, 
Nor  cruel  beasts  his  members  tore, 
Enough  if  perfect  love  arise 

To  Christ  a  grateful  sacrifice. 


324  ST.    LUKE. 

4  Lord,  grant  us  so  to  Thee  to  turn 
That  we  to  die  through  life  may  learn, 
And  thus,  when  life's  brief  day  is  o'er, 
Kejoice  with  Thee  for  evermore. 

5  0  Fount  of  sanctity  and  love, 
0  perfect  Best  of  saints  above, 
AH  praise,  all  glory  be  to  Thee, 
Both  now  and  through  eternity. 

St.  Simon  aub  St.  3iibt. 

364.  October  28th.  P 

1  There  is  a  blessed  Home 

Beyond  this  land  of  woe. 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow  ; 
"Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight. 

And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
And  everlasting  light 

Its  glory  throws  around, 

2  There  is  a  land  of  peace, 

Good  angels  know  it  well, 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell ; 
Around  its  glorious  Throne, 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  One 

Aud  Spirit  evermore. 


ST.  SIMON  AND  ST.  JUDE.  325 

3  0  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  Wound 

In  Hands,  and  Feet,  and  Side ; 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done. 

4  Look  up  ye  saints  of  God, 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe  : 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love, 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above. 

31U  Saint's  Daij. 

365.  November  ist.  "^  III-4. 

1  Who  are  these  like  stars  appearing, 

These,  before  God's  Throne  who  stand; 
Each  a  golden  crown  is  wearing. 

Who  are  ah  this  glorious  band  ? 
Alleluia !  hark  they  sing, 
Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  are  these  in  dazzling  brightness, 

Clothed  in  God's  own  righteousness  ; 
These,  whose  robes  of  purest  whiteness 
Shall  their  lustre  still  possess, 
28 


olib  ALL  SAINT  S  DAY. 

Still  untocbed  by  time's  rude  hand, 
Whence  comes  all  this  glorious  band  ? 

3  These  are  they  who  have  contended 

For  their  Saviour's  honour  long, 
"Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended, 

Following  not  the  sinful  throng ; 
These,  who  well  the  fight  sustained. 
Triumph  by  the  Lamb  have  gained. 

4  These  are  they  whose  hearts  were  riven. 

Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried. 
Who  in  prayer  full  oft  have  striven 

With  the  God  they  glorified ; 
Now,  their  painful  conflict  o'er, 
God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 

5  These,  the  Almighty  contemplating 

Did  as  priests  before  Him  stand, 
Soul  and  body  always  waiting 

Day  and  night  at  His  command: 
Now  in  God's  most  holy  place 
Blest  they  stand  before  His  Face. 

S6S.  *  II-6 

1  0  Heavenly  Jerusalem, 
Of  everlasting  halls, 
Thrice  blessed  are  the  people 
Thou  storest  in  Thy  walls. 
Thou  art  the  golden  mansion, 
Where  saints  for  ever  sing  ; 
The  seat  of  God's  own  chosen, 
The  jDalace  of  the  Ki^'o. 


ALL  saint's  day.  8-' 

2  There  Gou  for  ever  sitteth, 

Himself  of  all,  the  Crown ; 
The  Lamb,  the  light  that  shineth, 

And  never  goeth  dovrn. 
Naught  to  this  seat  approacheth, 

Their  sweet  peace  to  molest ; 
They  sing  their  God  for  ever, 

Nor  day  nor  night  they  rest. 

3  Sure  Hope  doth  thither  lead  us  ; 

Our  longings  thither  tend  ; 
May  short-lived  toil  ne'er  daunt  us 

For  joys  that  cannot  end. 
To  Christ  the  Sun  that  lightens 

His  Church  above,  below  ; 
To  Father  and  to  Spirit 

All  things  created  bow. 

36-y.  L.   31. 

1  Lu,  round  the  Throne,  a  glorious  band, 
The  saints  in  countless  myriads  stand, 
Of  every  tongue  redeemed  to  God, 
Arrayed  in  garments  washed  in  Blood. 

2  Through  tribulation  great  they  came  ; 
They  bore  the  cross,  despised  the  shame  ; 
From  all  their  labours  now  they  rest, 

la  God's  eternal  glory  blest. 

3  They  see  their  Saviofb,  face  to  face. 
And  sing  the  triumphs  of  His  grace  ; 
Him  day  and  night  they  ceaseless  praise  ; 
To  Hi3i  the  loud  thanksgiving  raise  : 


328  ALL  saint's  bay. 


4  -'Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  Blood, 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God." 

5  0  may  we  tread  the  sacred  road 
That  holy  saints  and  martyrs  trod ; 
Wage  to  the  end  the  glorious  strife. 
And  win,  like  them,  a  crown  of  life. 

36S.  IIl-I 

1  Who  are  these  in  "bright  array  ? 

This  innumerable  throng. 
Round  the  altar,  night  and  day 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song  ? 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 

'■Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 
"Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain 

"New  dominion  every  hour/* 

2  These  through  fieiy  trials  trod  ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came; 
Isow  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  His  eternal  name  : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  every  hand. 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 


ALL  saixt's  day.  32D 

3  Hunger,  thii*st,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  , 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs  ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears ; 
And,  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 

Oil) auks Cibini3  Dar). 

369.  -         -         -       j^^_^ 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days, 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy. 

Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ: 
All  to  Thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow. 

2  All  the  blessings  of  Ihe  fields, 
All  the  stores  the  garden  yields, 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  jjlain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripen'd  grain; 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

3  Clouds  that  drop  their  fatt'ning  dews, 
Suns  that  genial  warmth  diffuse, 

All  the  plenty  summer  pours, 
Autumn's  rich  o'erflowing  stores  ; 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 


330  THAXKSGI^nrXG    DAY. 

■i  Peace,  prosperity,  and  Iiealtli,. 
Private  bliss  and  public  wealth,. 
Knowledge,   with  its  gladd'ning   streams. 
Pure  religion's  holier  beams  ; 
Lord,  for  these  our  so'uls  shall  raise 
Grateful  tows  and  solemn  praise, 

3TO,  c.  :i. 

1  FouxTAix  of  mercy,  God  of  love. 

How  rich  Thy  bounties  are  L 
The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move. 
Proclaim  Thy  constant  care. 

2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 

The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  gc/odncss  marked  its  secret  birth. 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 

3  The  spring's  sweet  influence.  Lord,  was  Thine 

The  plants  in  beauty  grcAV  ; 
Thou  gav'st  the  summer  suns  to  shine, 
The  mild  refreshing  dew. 

•1  These  various  mercies  from  above 
r^latur'd  the  swelling  grain  ; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  Thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  We  own  and' bless  Thy  gracious  swaj^; 
Thy  hand  all  nature  hails  ; 
Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  daj', 
Summer  nor  winter  fails. 


THAXKSGIYING    DAY.  3 

3iri.  III-l. 

1  Praise,  0  praise  our  God  and  King  ! 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing  ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  Sun 
Day  by  day  His  course  to  run ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure  : 

3  And  the  silver  Moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light  ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain  ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure. 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure  : 

5  And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endui-e 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6  Praise  Him  for  our  Harvest-store, 
He  hath  filled  our  Garner-floor  ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure  : 

7  And  for  richer  Food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss  ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


332  THANKSGIVING  DAY. 

S^'2,  III-l. 

1  Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-Home  ! 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 

Ere  the  winter-storms  begin  ; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied  ; 
Come  to  God's  own  Temple,  come; 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-Home  ! 

2  What  is  earth  but  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  j)raise  to  yield  ? 
Wheat  and  tares  therein  are  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown  ; 
Ripening  with  a  wondrous  power. 
Till  the  final  Harvest-Hour : 
Grant,  0  Lord  of  Life,  that  we 
Holy  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

8  For  we  know  that  Thou  wilt  come, 
And  wilt  take    Thy  people  home ; 
From  Thy  field  wilt  purge  away 
All  that  doth  oifend,  that  day  ; 
And  Thine  Angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  Thy  Garner  evermore. 

4  Come  then,  Lord  of  mercy,  come, 
Bid  us  sing  Thy  Harvest-Home  ! 
Let  Thy  Saints  be  gathered  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin ; 


THANKSGIVING  DAY 

All  upon  the  golden  floor 
Praising  Thee  for  evermore  ; 
Come,  with  thousand  Angels,  come  : 
Bid  us  sing  Tuy  Harvest-Home  ! 

3t3.  II- 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again 

"We  thank  Tuee  for  the  ripened  grain ; 
For  crops  safe  carried,  sent  to  cheer 
Thy  servants  through  another  year ; 
For  all  sweet  holy  thoughts  supplied 
Cy  seed-time,  and  by  harvest-tide. 

2  The  bare  dead  grain,  in  autumn  sown, 
Its  robe  of  vernal  green  puts  on ; 
Glad  from  its  wintry  grave  it  springs, 
Fresh  garnished  by.  the  King  of  Kings : 
So,  Lord,  to  those  who  sleep  in  Thee, 
Shall  new  and  glorious  bodies  be. 

3  Xor  vainly  of  Thy  Word  we  ask 
A  lesson  from  the  reaper's  task: 
So  shall  Thixe  Angels  issue  forth  ; 
The  tares  be  burnt ;  the  just  of  earth, 
To  wind  and  storm  exposed  no  more, 
Be  gathered  to  their  Father's  store. 

4  Daily.  0  Lord,  our  prayers  be  said. 
As  Tiiou  hast  taught,  for  daily  bread; 


331  THANKSGIVING   DAY. 

But  not  alone  our  bodies  feed, 
Supply  our  fainting  sp'rits'  need: 
O  Bread  of  Life,  from  day  to  day, 
Be  Thou  their  Comfort,  Food,  and  Stay ! 

3'y4.  CM. 

1  'Tis  by  Thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 

God  of  eternal  power ! 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  Thy  command. 
And  tempests  cease  to  lower. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad  ; 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons,  and  hours, 

Heaven,  eai'th,  and  air  are  Thine  ; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  fountains  of  the  sky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
Vv'ith  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 


THANKSGIVIXG  DAY. 

3T5.  III-l 

1  What  our  Father  does  is  well; 
Blessed  truth  His  children  tell! 
Though  He  send,  for  plenty,  want. 
Though  the  harvest-store  be  scant, 
Yet  we  rest  upon  His  love, 
Seeking  better  things  above. 

2  "What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
Shall  the  wilful  heart  rebel  ? 

If  a  blessing  He  withhold 
In  the  field,  or  in  the  fold, 
Is  it  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  Store  eternally  ? 

3  What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell. 
Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 

For  the  strength  His  Word  supplies; 
He  has  called  us  sons  of  God, 
Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod  ? 

4  What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell ; 
Though  nor  milk  nor  honey  flow 
In  our  barren  Canaan  now, 

God  can  save  us  in  our  need, 
God  can  bless  us,  God  can  feed. 

5  Therefore,  unto  Him  we  raise 
Hymns  of  glory,  songs,  of  praise  ; 


33G  THANKSGIVING  DAY. 

To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Honour,  might,  and  glory  be, 
Now,  and  through  eternity, 

376. 

1  Now  thank  we  all  our  God, 
With  heart,  and  hands,  and  voices, 

AYho  wondrous  things  hath  done, 
In  Whom  His  world  rejoices  ; 

Who  from  our  mother's  arms 
Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 

With  countless  gifts  of  love. 
And  still  is  ours  to  day. 

2  0  may  this  bounteous  God 
Through  all  our  life  be  near  us. 

With  ever  joyful  hearts 
And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us  ; 

And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 
And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 

And  free  us  from  all  ills 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God, 
The  Father,  now  be  given. 

The  Son,  and  Um  who  reigns. 
With  Them  in  highest  heaven. 

The  One  eternal  God, 
Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

For  thus  it  was.  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 


THANKSGIVING  DAY.  33Y 

1  Salvation  doth  to  Gop  belong, 

His  power  and  grace  shall  be  our  song 
From  Him  alone  all  mercies  flow, 
His  arm  alone  subdues  the  foe ! 

2  Then  praise  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear 
Propitious  to  His  people's  prayer  ; 
And  though  deliv'rance  He  may  sta}', 
Yet  answers  still  in  His  own  day. 

3  0  may  this  goodness  lead  our  land, 
Still  sav'd  by  Thine  Almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 

To  Thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King  ; 

4  Till  every  public  temple  raise 

A  song  of  triumph  to  Thy  praise ; 
And  every  peaceful,  private  home, 
To  Thee  a  temple  shall  become. 

5  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  Thy  glorious  sight 
Still  in  Thy  precepts  and  Thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour  to  persevere. 


s-rs.  p. 

1  Re.joice  to-day  with  one  accord, 
Sing  out  with  exultation  ; 
Rejoice  and  praise  our  mighty  Lokd. 
Whose  Arm  hath  brought  salvation 
29 


838  TZANKSGIYING  DAY. 

His  works  of  love  proclaim 
The  greatness  of  His  Name  ; 
For  He  is  God  alone 
AVho  hath  His  mercy  shewn ; 
Let  all  His  Saints  adore  IIi.m  ! 

2  When  in  distress  to  Him  we  cried, 

He  heard  our  sad  complaining ; 
Oh,  trust  in  Him,  whate'er  betide, 

His  love  is  all-sustaining ; 
Ti'iumphant  songs  of  praise 
To  Him  our  hearts  shall  raise ; 
Now  every  voice  shall  say, 
"0  praise  our  God  alway  ;" 

Let  all  His  Saints  adore  Him  ! 

3  Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord, 

Sing  out  with  exultation  ; 
Rejoice  and  praise  our  mighty  Lord, 

Whose  Arm  hath  brought  salvation 
His  words  of  love  proclaim 
The  greatness  of  His  Name  ; 
For  He  is  God  alone 
AVho  hath  His  mercy  shewn ; 

Let  all  His  Saints  adore  Him  ! 

JTast  Dan. 

S'V9.  ^  c. 

1  Almighty  Lokd,  before  Thy  throne 
TiiY  mourning  people  bend  : 
'  Tis  on  Thy  pardoning  grace  alone, 
Our  prostrate  hopes  depend. 


FAST    DAY.  3o9 

2  Dark  judgments,     from  Thy  hcaA-y  haiitl, 
Thy  dreadful  power  dispLi  j  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  our  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

8  How  changed,  alas ;  are  truths  divine, 
For  error,  guilt,  and  shame  ; 
"\Vliat  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  christian  name. 

4  0  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

Convert  us  by  Thy*  grace  : 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  Thy  word. 
And  see  again  Thy  face. 

5  Then,  should  oppressing  foes  invade, 

We  will  not  sink  in  fear ; 
Secure  of  all-sufficient  aid, 
When  God,  our  God,  is  near. 

380.  III-3 

1  Dread  Jehovah!  God  of  nations! 

From  Thy  temple  in  the  skies, 

Hear  Thy  people's  supplications, 

Now  for  their  deliverance  rise  ; 

2  Lo '.  with  deep  contrition  turning. 

Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  bend; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning, 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 


340  FAST   DAY. 

3  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call, 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding, 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 

4  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgressions, 

Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface  : 

Save  Thy  people  from  oppression, 

Save  from  spoil  Thy  holy  place. 

3S1.  L.  M. 

1  God  of  our  life,  to  Thee  we  call. 
Afflicted  at  Thy  feet  we  fall ; 
When  the  great  water-floods  prevail. 
Leave  not  our  trembling  hearts  to  fail. 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint, 
Where  shall  we  pour  our  sad  complaint  ? 
Where  but  with  Thee,  Whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 

3  Did  ever  sinner  plead  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  reject  his  lowly  plea? 

Does  not  Thy  word  still  pledged  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  Thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4  Then  hear,  0  Lord,  our  humble  cry. 
And  bend  on  us  Thy  pitying  e3'e  : 

To  Thee  their  prayer  Thy  people  make, 
Hear  us,  for  our  Redeemer's  sake. 


FAST  DAY.  341 

1  WiiEX  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need 
We  know  not  where  to  look  for  aid, 
When  days  and  nights  of  anxious  thought 
Nor  help  nor  counsel  yet  have  brought ; 

2  Then  this  our  comfort  is  alone, 
That  we  may  meet  before  Thy  throne, 
And  cry,  0  faithful  Gob,  to  Thee 
For  rescue  from  our  misery  : 

3  To  Thee  may  raise  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Repenting  sore,  with  bitter  sighs, 

And  seek  Thy  pardon  for  our  sin, 
And  respite  from  our  griefs  within. 

4  For  Thou  hast  promised  graciously 
To  hear  all  those  who  cry  to  Thee, 
Through  Him  Whose  Name  alone  is  great, 
Our  Savioue  and  our  Advocate. 

5  And  thus  we  come,  0  God,  to-day. 
And  all  our  woes  before  Thee  lay. 
For  tried  afilicted,  lo  I  we  stand, 
Perils  and  foas  on  every  hand. 

6  Ah,  hide  not  for  our  sins  Thy  face, 
Absolve  us  through  Thy  boundless  grace. 
Be  with  us  in  our  anguish  still; 

Free  u&  at  last  from  every  ill. 

7  That  so  with  all  our  hearts  may  we 
Once  more  with  joy  give  thanks  to  Thee, 
And  walk  obedient  to  Thy  word. 

And  now  and  ever  praise  the  Lord. 


toar. 

383.  L.  M. 

1  0  God  of  love,  0  King  of  peace, 

Make  wars  throughout  the  workl  to  cease  ; 
The  wrath  of  sinful  man  restrain, 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again. 

2  Remember  Lord,  Thy  works  of  old, 
The  wonders  that  our  fathers  told. 
Remember  not  our  sin's  dark  stain. 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again. 

3  Whom  shall  we  trust  but  Thee,  0  Lord  ? 
Where  rest,  but  on  Thy  faithful  word  ? 
None  ever  called  on  Thee  in  vain, 

Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again. 

4  Where  saints  and  angels  dwell  above. 
All  hearts  are  knit  in  holy  love ; 

0  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain, 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again, 

384.  L.  M. 

1  Xow  may  the  God  of  grace  and  power 

Attend  His  people's  humble  cry ; 
Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour, 
And  send  deliv'rance  from  on  high, 

2  In  His  salvation  is  our  hope. 

And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up, 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 


WAR.  343 

3  Some  trust  in  horses  ti'ain'd  for  war, 

And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts ; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  Thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts! 

4  Then  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 

And  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  strong, 
Till  Tht  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  song, 

V 

Jramliu. 

3S5.  II-l. 

1  Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny. 
The  budding  fig-tree  droop  and  die, 

No  oil  the  olive  yield  ; 
Yet  will  I  trust  me  in  my  God, 
Yea,  bend  rejoicing  to  His  rod, 

And  by  His  grace  be  healed. 

2  Though  fields,  in  verdure  once  arrayed, 
By  whirlwinds  desolate  be  laid. 

Or  parched  by  scorching  beam ; 
Still  in  the  Lord  shall  be  my  trust. 
My  joy ;  for,  though  His  frown  is  just, 

His  mercy  is  supreme. 

3  Though  from  the  fold  the  flock  decay, 
Though  herds  lie  famish'd  o'er  the  lea, 

And  round  the  empty  stall ; 


344  FAMINE. 

My  soul  above  the  wreck  shall  rise, 
Its  better  joys  are  in  the  skies  ; 
There  God  is  all  in  all. 

4  In  God  my  strength,  howe'er  distrest, 
I  yet  will  hope  and  calmly  rest, 

Nay,  triumph  in  His  love  ; 
My  ling'ring  soul,  my  tardy  feet, 
Free  as  the  hind  He  makes,  and  fleet 

To  speed  my  course  above. 

3S6.  c,  > 

1  Thy  chastening  wrath,  0  Lord,  restrain, 

Though  we  deserve  it  all ; 

Nor  let  on  us  the  heavy  storm 

Of  Thy  displeasure  fall. 

2  Our  sins,  which  to  a  deluge  swell, 

Our  sinking  heads  o'erflow. 
And,  for  our  feeble  strength  to  bear, 
Too  vast  a  burden  grow. 

3  But,  Lord,  before  Thy  searching  eyes 

All  our  desires  appear  ; 
The  groanings  of  our  burden'd  souls 
Have  reached  Thine  open  ear. 

4  Forsake  us  not,  0  Lord,  our  God, 

Nor  far  from  us  depart : 
Make  haste  to  our  relief,  0  Thou, 
"Who  our  salvation  art. 


3.s"y.  c.  M. 

1  In  grief  and  fear,  to  Thee,  0  Lord, 

We  now  for  succour  fly. 
Thine  awful  judgments  are  abroad, 
0  shield  us  lest  we  die. 

2  The  fell  disease  on  every  side 

"Walks  forth  with  tainted  breath, 
And  Pestilence,  Avith  rapid  stride, 
Bestrews  the  land  with  death. 

3  0  look  with  pity  on  the  scene 

Of  sadness  and  of  dread, 
And  let  Thine  Angel  stand  between 
The  living  and  the  dead. 

4  With  contrite  hearts  to  Thee,  our  King, 

We  turn,  who  oft  have  strayed ; 
Accept  the  sacrifice  we  bring, 
Aiid  let  the  plague  be  stayed. 

Z\]t  £nb  oi  tlje  llcar. 

3SS.  c.  M 

1  Time  hastens  on  ;  ye  longing  saints 

Now  raise  your  voices  high  ; 

And  magnify  that  sov' reign  love 

Which  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  As  time  departs,  salvation  comes, 

Each  moment  brings  it  near  ; 


o46  THE    END    OF    THE    YEAR, 

Then  welcome  each  declining  dr.y  ; 
"Welcome  each  closing  year. 

8  Not  many  years  their  course  shall  run, 
Not  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  reveal'd 
To  our  transported  eyes. 

3S9.  III-l. 

1  For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace 

Constant  through  another  year. 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness; 
Jesu,  our  Redeemer,  hear. 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  stay ; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 
Be  our  true  and  living  way. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  Goo, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  bed. 

4  Make  us  faithful,  make  us  pure. 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own. 
Help  Thy  servants  to  endure, 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings. 
Thee  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 


(l1)£  2Ccn)  IJcar. 

390.  c.  3 

1  The  year  is  gone,  beyond  recall, 

With  all  its  hopes  and  fears, 
"With  all  its  bright  and  gladdening  smiles, 
With  all  its  mourners'  tears  ; 

2  Th'y  thankful  people  praise  Thee,  Lord, 

For  countless  gifts  received, 
And  pray  for  grace  to  keep  the  Faith 
Which  saints  of  old  believed, 

3  To  Thee  we  come,  0  gracious  Lord, 

The  new-born  year  to  bless  ; 
Defend  our  land  from  pestilence, 
Give  peace  and  plenteousness. 

4  Forgive  this  nation's  many  sins, 

The  growth  of  vice  restrain. 
And  help  us  all  ivith  sin  to  strive, 
And  crowns  of  life  to  gain. 

5  From  evil  deeds  that  stain  the  past 

We  now  desire  to  flee  ; 
And  pray  that  future  years  may  all 
Be  spent,  good  Lord,  for  Thee. 

6  0  Father,  let  Thy  watchful  Eye, 

Still  look  on  us  in, love, 
That  we  may  praise  Thee,  year  by  year, 
As  ang-els  do  above. 


343  THE    NEW    YEAR. 

391.  III-l. 

1  While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here  : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below : 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind  ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise  ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive  ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  reneAv  ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view  : 
Bless  Tht  word  to  young  and  old ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 


39-2.  ni-3. 

1  Saviouk,  sprinkle  many  nations, 

Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be  ; 
By  Tht  pains  and  consolations 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee  : 
Of  Thy  Cross  the  wondrous  story, 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told  ; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory, 

And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 

2  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast ; 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 
.  Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest ; 
Thirsting,  as  for  dews  of  even. 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain. 
Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  Heaven, 

Thee,  as  Man,  for  sinners  slain. 

3  Saviour,  lo,  the  isles  are  waiting. 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit  new  creating, 

Love's  pure  flame  and  wisdom's  light  ; 
Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot,  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth  by  every  creature 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 

393.  L.  M. 

1  .Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  His  successive  journeys  run; 
30 


350  MISSIONS. 

His  kingdom  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  head  ; 
His  Name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms,  of  every  tongue. 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns  ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  burst  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Where  He  displays  His  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more: 
In  Him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

6  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King  : 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

394.  L.  .^ 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Jehovah's  glorious  Name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 


MISSIONS.  351 

2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord, 
And  truth  Eternal  is  Thy  Word  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

395.  L.  M 

1  0  Spirit  of  the  Living  God  ! 

In  all  Thy  plentitude  of  grace, 

Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 

Descend  on  our  apostate  race ! 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  Word 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light. 

Confusion,  order,  in  Thy  path  j 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Convert  the  nations ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  ; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify. 

Till  ev'ry  people  call  Him  Lord. 

396.  ^  II-I 

1  When,  Lord,  to  this  our  Western  land. 
Led  by  Thy  providential  hand. 
Our  wand'ring  fathers  came. 
Their  ancient  homes,  their  friends  in  youth, 
Sent  forth  the  heralds  of  Thy  truth. 
To  keep  them  in  Thy  name. 


352  MISSIONS. 

2  Then,  through  our  solitery  coast, 
The  desert  features  soon  were  lost ; 

Thy  temples  there  arose; 
Our  shores,  as  culture  made  them  fair, 
Were  hallow'd  by  Thy  rites,  by  prayer, 

And  blossomed  as  the  rose. 

3  And  0  !  may  we  repay  this  debt 
To  regions  solitary  yet 

Within  our  spreading  land  ! 
There,  brethren,  from  our  common  home, 
Still  westward,  like  our  fathers,  roam  ; 

Still  guided  by  Thy  hand. 

4  Saviour!  we  own  this  debt  of  love, 
0  shed  Thy  Spirit  from  above. 

To  move  each  Christian  breast ; 
Till  heralds  shall  Thy  truth  proclaim 
And  temples  rise  to  fix  Thy  name 

Through  all  our  desert  west. 

397.  II-6 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 

Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain. 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  errour's  chain. 


MISSIONS.  353 

2  TTIiat  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle  ; 
Though  ev'ry  prospect  pleases 

And  only  man  is  Tile  : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness. 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  I  Oh,  Salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name  I 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story. 

And  yoUy  ye  waters,  roll. 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till  o'er  ourransom'd  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

398.  P.  M. 

1  Thof,  Whose  Almighty  word 

Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  taok  their  flight. 


354  MISSIONS. 

Hear  us  Ave  humbly  pray, 
And  where  the  Gospel-day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray 
Let  there  be  light . 

2  Thou.  Who  didst  come  to  bring 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
Oh!   now  to  all  mankind 

Let  there  bie  light  I 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love. 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight  ; 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Spreading  the  beams  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light! 

4  Blessed  and  Holy  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Grace,  Love,  and  Might : 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide, 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride. 
Through  the  world,  far  and  wide. 

Let  there  be  light  I 

399.  L.  M 

1  Arm  of  the  LoRt>,  awake,  awake  ! 

Put  on  Thy  strength  I  the  nations  shake  ! 
And  let  the  world  adoring  see. 
Triumphs  of  mercy  Avrought  by  Thee. 


MISSIONS.  355 

2  Say  to  the  heathen  from  Thy  throne, 
I  am  Jehovah — God  alone  ! 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  Almighty  God  !  Thy  grace  proclaim, 
In  every  land,  of  evei-y  name  ; 

Let  Zion's  time  of  favour  come ; 

Oh !  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home. 

4  Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake ! 

Put  on  Thy  strength  !  the  nations  shake  ! 
Let  hostile  powers  before  Thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour,  Lord  of  all. 

^>^o« 

400.  L.  M, 

1  Ye  Christian  heralds  go  proclaim 
Salvation  through  Immaxuel's  name  ; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  Rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire. 
With  flaming  zeal  your  breasts  inspire ; 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  hush  the  tempest  into  peace. 

3  And  when  your  labours  all  are  o'er 
Then  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more ; 
Meet,  with  the  blood-bought  throng  to  fall, 
And  crown  Messiah  Lord  of  all. 


356  MISSIONS. 

401.  c.  M. 

1  DauCxHter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust, 

Exalt  thy  fallen  head  ; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead, 

2  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array  ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length. 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Ptebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth  ; 
Say  to  the  South,  "Give  up  thy  charge," 
And  "  keep  not  back,  0  North  I  " 

4  They  come,  they  come  ;  Thixe  exiled  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

5  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 

And  God  His  works  destroy, 
"With  songs  the  ransom'd  shall  return. 
And  everlasting  joy. 

402.  IV-I. 
1  How  wondrous  and  great 

Thy  works,  God  of  praise  ; 
How  just,  King  of  saints, 

And  true  are  Thy  ways: 
0  who  shall  not  fear  Thee, 


MISSIONS.  35T 


And  hono"ar  Thy  Name: 
Tuou  only  art  holy, 

Thou  only  supreme. 
2  To  nations  long  dark 

Thy  light  shall  be  shown; 
Their  worship  and  vows 

Shall  come  to  Thy  throne  ; 
Thy  truth  and  Thy  judgments 

Shall  spread  all  abroad, 
Till  earth's  every  people 

Confess  Thee  their  God, 

<XJ^^O^ 


403.  III-5. 

1  O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness. 

Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze! 
See  the  promises  advancing 

To  a  glorious  day  of  grace  ; 
Morn  of  gladness  1 

Let  thy  glorious  dawn  appear, 

2  Let  the  dai'k  benighted  pagan. 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest, 

Once  obtained  on  Calvary  : 
Let  the  Gospel 

Loud  resound,  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness. 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light; 
Now,  from  eastern  coast  to  western. 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
Let  E-edemption 

Freely  purchased,  rule  the  day. 


253  MISSIONS 

4  Fly  abroad,  Thou  mighty  gospel, 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease  : 

May  Thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase  : 

Sway  Thy  sceptre, 

Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 


404.  L.  M. 

1  Disowned  of  heaven,  by  man  oppress'd 

Outcasts  from  Sion's  hallow'd  ground. 

Wherefore  should  Israel's  sons  once  bless'd, 

Still  roam  the  scorning  world  around  ? 

2  Lord  yisit  Thy  forsaken  race. 

Back  to  Thy  fold  the  wanderers  bring; 
Teach  them  to  seek  Thy  slighted  grace, 
And  hail  in  Christ  their  promised  King. 

3  The  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain, 

Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious  light  ; 
The  sever'd  olive  branch  again 
Firm  to  its  parent-stock  unite. 

5  Hail  glorious  day,  expected  long  ! 

When  Jews  and  Greek  one  prayer  shaU  pour. 
With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng, 
With  grateful  praise  one  God  adore. 


MISSIONS.  359 

405.  L.  M. 

1  High  on  the  bending  -willows  bung 
Israel,  stills  sleeps  the  tuneful  sti'ing  ? 
Still  mute  remains  the  sullen  tongue, 
And  Sion's  song  denies  to  sing  ? 

2  Awake  I  thy  loudest  raptures  raise, 
Let  harp  and  voice  unite  their  strains  ; 
Thy  promis'd  King  His  sceptre  sways; 
Behold  thy  own  Mbssiah  reigns. 

3  By  foreign  streams  no  longer  roam, 
And  weeping,  think  on  Joi-dan's  flood ; 
In  every  clime  behold  a  home  ; 

In  every  temple  see  Thy  God. 

4  No  taunting  foes  the  song  require  ; 
No  strangers  mock  thy  captive  chain  ; 
Thy  friends  provoke  the  silent  lyre, 
And  brethren  ask  the  holy  strain. 

5  Then  why  on  bending  willows  hung, 
Israel,  still  sleeps  the  tuneful  string  ? 
Why  mute  remains  the  sullen  tongue. 
And  Sion's  song  delays  to  sing  ? 

Burial  of  tl]e  Dmb. 

406.  c.  M. 

1  Lo  !  what  a  cloud  of  witnessess 
Encompass  us  around  ; 
Men  once  like  us  wlti  saflFering  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crown"d: 


3G0  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

2  Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired, 

Strive  in  the  Christian  race  ; 
And,  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin, 
Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 

3  Behold  a  witness  nobler  still. 

Who  trod  affliction's  path, 
Jesus,  the  author,  finisher, 
Reward er  of  our  faith : 

4  He,  for  the  joy  before  Him  set, 

And  moved  by  pitying  love. 
Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame  ; 
And  now  He  reigns  above. 

5  Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 

Press  we,  to  God's  right  hand! 
There,  with  the  Saviour  and  His  Saints 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 


407. 

1  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep  ! 

From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep : 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 


Asleep  in  Jesus,  oh  !  hoAV  sweet, 

To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ; 

With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  hath  lost  its  painful  sting. 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.  361 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus,  oh !  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  ; 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus  I  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be  ; 

But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 

From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

40S.  L.  M. 

1  Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 

With  those  whose  work  is  done  ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood. 
And  part  are  crossing  now, 
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362  BURIAL  OF  THE    DEAD. 

4  E'en  now  to  their  eternal  liome 

There  j^ass  some  spiriii-  blest, 
"While  others  to  the  margin  come, 
"Waiting  their  call  to  rest. 

5  Jesu,  be  Thou  our  constant  Guide  ; 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
And  bring  us  safe  to  heaven. 

409.  c.  M. 

1  Behold  the  radiant,  countless  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light  ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just 
Whose  faith  is  changed  to  sight. 

2  Behold  the  bless'd  assembly  there 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven. 
Hear  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  sins,  through  Christ,  forgiven! 

3  Angels,  and  living  saints  and  dead. 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  vital  Head, 
And  of  His  love  partake. 

410.  p.  M. 

1  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  we  will  not 
deplore  thee, 
Though  sorrow  and  darkness  encompass  the 
tomb ; 


BURIAL  OF  THE    DEAD.  oHo 

Thy  Satiour  hath  passed  through  its  portals 
before  thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  His  love  was  thy  guide 
through  the  gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !    we  no  longer 

behold  thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by 

thy  side ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  were  spread  to 

enfold  thee, 
And  sinners  may  die,  for  the  Sinless  hath 

died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave  !   and,  its  mansion 

forsaking. 
Perhaps  thy  weak  spirit  in  fear  lingered 

long; 
But  the  mild  rays  of  Paradise  dawned  on  thy 

waking. 
And  the  sound  which  thou  heard'st  was  the 

Seraphim's  song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee, 

Y.'hose  God  was  thy  Ransom,  thy  Guardian 
and  Guide : 
He  gave  thee,  He  took  thee,  and  He  will  re- 
store thee ; 

And  death  hath  no  sting,  for  the  Saviour 
hath  died. 


354  BURIAL  OF  THE    DEAD. 

411.  III-l 

1  When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe, 
When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

2  Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn, 
Thod  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

3  AVhen  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls, 
When  our  final  doom  is  near, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

4  Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier  ; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

5  When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin, 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

412.  c.  M. 

1  Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 
How  soon  my  life  will  end  ; 
The  num'rous  train  of  ills  disclose, 
Which  this  frail  state  attend. 


BURIAL  OF  THE    DEAD.  3G5 

2  My  life,  Thou  know'st,  is  but  a  span, 

A  cipher  sums  my  years ; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  best  estate, 
But  vanity  appears. 

3  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 

With  fruitless  cares  oppress" d  ; 
He  heaps  up  wealth,  but  cannot  tell 
By  whom  'twill  be  possess"d. 

4  Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toys 
With  anxious  cares  attend? 

On  Thee  alone  my  steadfast  hope 
Shall  ever,  Lord,  depend. 

5  Lord,  hear  my  cry,  accept  my  tears, 

And  listen  to  my  prayer. 
Who  sojourn  like  a  stranger  here, 
As  all  my  fathers  were. 

6  0  spare  me  yet  a  little  time; 

My  wasted  strength  restore, 
Before  I  vanish  quite  from  hence. 
And  shall  be  seen  no  more. 

413.  D.  s.  M. 

1  A  FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come. 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 

Asleep  within  the  tomb  ; 


366  BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD. 

Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  great  day  ; 
0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

2  A  few  more  suns  shall  set 
O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time, 

And  we  shall  be  <vhere  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime. 
Then,  0  my  Lord  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  blest  day  ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

3  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 

And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more  ; 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  calm  day ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

4  A  few  more  struggles  here, 
A  few  more  partings  o'er, 

A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more  ; 
Then,  0  my  Lord  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  bright  day  ; 

0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD.  3oT 

5  'Tis  but  a  little  while 

And  He  shall  come  again, 
Who  died   that  we  might  live,  Who  lives 

That  we  with  Him  may  reign; 

Tlien  0  my  Lord,  prepai-e 

My  soul  for  that  glad  day , 
0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away 

ul0  bt  uscLi  at  5ta, 

414.  c.  M. 

1  God  of  the  seas !  Thixe  awful  voice 
Bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice  ; 
And  one  soft  word  of  Thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  on  the  sand. 

2  The  smallest  fish  that  swims  the  seas, 
Sportful,  to  TiiEE  a  tribute  pays  ; 
And  largest  monsters  of  the  deep. 
At  Thy  command,  or  rage  or  sleep. 

Thus  is  Thy  glorious  power  adored 
Among  the  watery  nations,  Lord  ! 
Yet  men,  who  trace  the  drangerous  waves. 
Forget  the  mighty  God  who  saves ! 

415.  ^  IV-5 

1  When  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild  tempest  is 

[streaming, 


308  TO    BE    USED    AT    SEA. 

"When  o'er  the  dark  wave  the  red  lighning  is 

[gleaming, 
Nor  hope  lends  aray  the  poor  seaman  to  cherish 
We  fly  to  our  Maker:  "Save,  Lord!  or  we  perish." 

2  0  Jesus,  once  rock'd  on  the  breast  of  the  billow, 
Arous'd  by  the  shriek  of  despair  from  Thy 

[pillow, 
Now  seated  in  glory,  the  mariner  cherish. 
Who  cries  in  his  anguish,  "  Save,  Lord,  or  we 

[perish." 

3  And  0  !  when  the  whirlwind  of  passion  is 

[raging, 
When  sin  in  our  hearts  its  wild  warfare  is 

[waging. 
Then  send  down  Thy  Spirit  Thy  ransom'd  to 

[cherish, 
Eebuke  the  destroyer;  "Save,  Lord  I  or  we 

[perish." 


3>«<C 


416.  II-3. 

1  Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save, 

Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless  wave. 
Who  bid' St  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
I  s  own  appointed  limits  keep  ; 

0  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 


TO    BE    USED    AT    SEA.  369 

2  0  Christ,  Whose  voice  the  waters  heard 
And  hushed  their  raging  at  Thy  word, 
Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 
And  calm  amidst  its  rage  did  sleep  ; 

0  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  iu  peril  on  the  sea. 

3  Most  Holt  Spirit,  Who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  chaos  dark  and  rude, 
And  bid  its  angry  tumult  cease. 
And,  give  for  wild  confusion,  peace  : 

0  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

4  0  Trinity  of  love  and  power, 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe. 
Protect  them  whersoe'er  they  go  ; 
Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 


41'J'.  III-5 

1   God  the  Lord  a  King  remaineth, 
P».obed  in  His  own  glorious  light; 
God  hath  robed  Him,  and  He  reigneth  ; 
He  hath  girded  Him  with  might : 

Hallelujah ' 
God  is  King  in  depth  and  height. 


870  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

2  Lord  1  the  water-floods  have  lifted, 

Ocean-floods  have  raised  their  roar, 
Kow  they  pause  where  they  have  drifted, 
Now  they  burst  upon  the  shore  : 

Hallelujah  ! 
From  the  ocean's  sounding  store. 

3  "With  all  tones  of  waters  blending 

Glorious  is  the  breaking  deep  ; 
Glorious,  beauteous  without  ending, 
God  who  reigns  on  heaven's  high  steep. 

Hallelujah  ! 
Songs  of  ocean  never  sleep. 

4  Lord  I  the  words  Thy  lips  are  telling 

Are  the  perfect  verity  ; 
Of  Thixe  high,  eternal  dwelling 
Holiness  shall  inmate  be  : 

Hallelujah! 
Pure  is  all  that  lives  with  Thee. 

41S.  ni-i 

1  Lord,  go  with  us,  and  we  go 

Safely  through  the  wearierot  length. 
Travelling,  if  Thou  will'st  it  so, 
In  the  greatness  of  Thy  strength. 

2  Through  the  day  and  through  the  dark, 

Over  land  and  over  sea. 
Speed  the  wheel,  and  steer  the  bark, 
Bring  us  where  we  fain  would  be. 


(5rimns  for  CljUiirm.        ^' 

419.  m-1. 

1  Glory  to  the  Father  give, 

God  in  Whom  we  move  and  live ; 
Children's  prayers  He  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  His  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost ; 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  tire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "God  is  love." 

420.  c.  M. 

1  When  Jesus  left  His  heavenly  throne, 

He  chose  an  htimble  birth  ; 
Like  us  unhonour'd  and  unknown. 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth : 

2  Like  Him,  may  we  be  found  below, 

In  wisdom's  paths  "^f  peace  • 
Like  Him,  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 


oT2  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREX. 

3  Svreet  were  His  words,  and  kind  IIis  look, 

Vrhen  mothers  round  PIim  pressd; 
Their  infants  in  His  arms  He  took. 
And  on  His  bosom  bless'd  : 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  harms, 

Beneath  His  watchful  eye, 
0,  thus  encircled  in  His  arms, 
May  we  forever  lie. 


421.  L.  M. 

1  0  Holy  Lord,  content  to  dwell 

In  a  poor  home,  a  lowly  Child, 
^Yiih  meek  obedience  noting  woU 
Each  bidding  of  Thy  mother  mild  ; 

2  Lead  every  child  that  bears  Thy  Name 

To  walk  in  Thy  pure  upright  way, 
To  shun  the  paths  of  sin  and  shame. 
And  humbly,  like  Thyself,  obey. 

3  Let  not  this  world's  unhallowed  glow 

The  fresh  baptismal  dew  eiface, 
Nor  blast  of  sin  too  roughly  blow, 

And  quench  the  trembling  ilame  of  grace. 

4  Gather  Thy  lambs  within  Thixe  ai-m. 

And  gently  in  Thy  bosom  bear. 
Protect  them  still  from  hurt  and  harm, 
And  bid  them  rest  for  ever  there. 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN.  3 

5  So  shall  they,  waiting  here  below, 

Like  Thee,  their  Lorp,  a  little  span, 
In  wisdom  and  in  stature  grow, 

And  favour  both  with  Guo  and  man. 

422,  III-l 

1  God  eternal,  mighty  King, 
Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bring ; 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee, 
We  amid  the  throng  would  be. 

2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !   cry 

Angels  round  Thy  throne  on  high: 
Lord  of  all  the  heavenly  powers, 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 

3  Glorified  Apostles  raise 

Xight  and  day  continual  praise  ; 
Hast  not  Thou  a  mission  too 
For  Thy  children  here  to  do  ? 

4  "With  the  Prophets'  goodly  line, 
"We  in  mystic  bond  combine  : 
For  Thoit  hast  to  us  revealed  • 
Things  that  to  the  wise  were  sealed. 

5  Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host, 

Of  the  cross  are  heard  to  boast ; 
0.  that  we  our  cross  may  bear. 
And  a  crown  of  glory  wear. 
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3T4  HYMNS  FOR  CrIILDREX. 

6  God  eternal,  mighty  King, 

Unto  Thee  our  praise  "we  bring ; 
To  the  Father,  and  the  SoNy 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

423.  111-3= 

1  Heatexlt  Father,  send  Tht  blessing 

On  Thy  children  gathered  here, 
May  they  all,  Thy  Name  confessing, 

Be  to  Thee  for  ever  dear: 
May  they  be,  like  Joseph,  loving, 

Dutiful,  and  chaste,  and  pure  ; 
And  their  faith,  like  David,  proving. 

Steadfast  unto  death  endure, 

2  Holy  Saviour,  Who  in  meekness, 

Didst  vouchsafe  a  Child  to  be, 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  "weakness, 

Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee  ; 
Bear  Thy  lambs  when  they  are  weary 

In  Thine  arms  and  at  Thy  breast, 
Through  life's  desert  dry  and  dreary 

Bring  them  to  Thy  heavenly  rest. 

3  Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them, 

Holy  Spirit,  from  above. 
Guide  them,  lead  them,  go  before  them. 

Give  them  peace,  and  joy,  and  love  : 
Thy  true  temples.  Holy  Spirit, 

May  they  with  Thy  glory  shine, 
And  immortal  bliss  inherit. 

And  for  evermore  be  Thine. 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN.  3  i  D 

424.  in-3 

1  Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  SliepUex-d, 

Little,  ones  are  dear  to  Thee  ; 
Gathered  with  Thine  arms,  and  carried 

In  Thy  bosom  may  we  be ; 
Sweetly,  fondly,  safely  tended, 

From  all  want  and  danger  free.  ^ 

2  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  us 

From  Thy  fold  to  go  astray  ; 
By  Thy  look  of  love  directed. 

May  we  walk  the  narrow  way  ; 
Thus  direct  us,  and  protect  us, 

Lest  we  fall  an  easy  prey. 

3  Cleanse  our  hearts  from  sinful  folly 

In  the  stream  Thy  love  supplied, 
Mingled  stream  of  Blood  and  Water 

Flowing  from  Thy  wounded  Side  ; 
And  to  heavenly  pastures  lead  us 
'    Where  Thine  own  still  waters  glido. 

4  Let  Thy  holy  Word  instruct  us  ; 

Fill  our  minds  with  heavenly  light ; 
Let  Thy  love  and  grace  constrain  us 

To  approve  whate'er  is  right. 
Take  Thine  easy  yoke  and  wear  it, 

And  to  prove  Thy  burden  light. 

5  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises 

Which  on  earth  Thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  hearts  unfeigned 

May  we  our  thank-offerings  bring ; 
Then  with  all  the  saints  in  glory 

Join  to  praise  our  Lord  and  King. 


376  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN. 

425.  11-6 

1  Come,  sing  with  holy  gladness, 

High  Alleluias  sing, 
Uplift  3'our  loud  Hosannas 

To  Jesus  Lord  and  King  ; 
Sing,  boys,  in  joyful  chorus 

Your  hymn  of  praise  to-day, 
And  sing,  ye  gentle  maidens, 

Your  sweet  responsive  lay. 

2  'Tis  good  for  boys  and  maidens 

Sweet  hymns  to  Christ  to  sing, 
'Tis  meet  that  children's  voices 

Should  praise  the  children's  King  ; 
For  Jesus  is  salvation. 

And  gloi-y,  grace,  and  rest ; 
To  babe,  and  boy,  and  maiden 

To  one  Redeemer  blest. 

8  0  boys  be  strong  in  Jesus 

To  toil  for  Him  is  gain, 
And  Jesus  wrought  with  Joseph, 

With  chisel,  saw,  and  plane  ; 
0  maidens  live  for  Jesus, 

Who  was  a  maiden's  Son  ; 
Be  patient,  pure  and  gentle. 

And  perfect  grace  begun. 

4  Soon  in  the  golden  City 

The  boys  and  girls  shall  play, 
And  through  the  dazzling  mansions 
Rejoice  in  endless  day  ; 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN.  3t7 

0  Christ,  prepare  Thy  children 
With  that  triumphant  throng 

To  pass  the  burnislied  portals, 
And  sing  th'  eternal  song. 

426.  L.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  behold  before  Thy  throne 

A  band  of  children  lowly  bend ; 
Thy  face  we  seek,  Thy  name  we  own, 
And  pray  that  Thou  wilt  be  our  friend. 

2  Thou  didst  on  earth  the  young  receive, 

And  gently  fold  them  to  Thy  breast, 
And  say  that  such  in  heaven  should  live, 
For  ever  safe,  for  ever  blest. 

3  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid  impart, 

That  He  may  teach  us  how  to  pray  ; 
Make  us  sincere,  and  let  each  heart 
Delight  to  tread  in  wisdom's  way. 

4  Oh,  let  Thy  grace  our  souls  renew. 

And  seal  a  sense  of  pardon  there  ; 
Teach  us  Thy  will  to  know  and  do. 
And  let  us  all  Thine  image  bear. 

42*^.  P.  31. 

1  In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father, 
Daily  work  we  find  to  do  ; 
Scatter' d  gleanings  we  may  gather, 
Though  we  are  but  young  and  few ; 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  garners,  too. 


318  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREX. 

2  Toiling  early  in  the  morning, 

Catching  moments  through  the  day, 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning 

While  we  work,  and  watch,  and  pray , 

Gathering  gladly 
Free-will  offerings,  by  the  way. 

3  Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glorj'-. 

Not  for  objects  nothing  worth, 
But  to  send  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  Gospel,  o'er  the  earth, 

Telling  mortals 
Of  our  Lord  and  Saviour's  birth, 

4  Up  and  ever  at  our  calling, 

Till  in  death  our  lips  are  dumb. 
Or  till — sin's  dominion  falling — 
Christ  shall  in  His  kingdom  come, 

And  His  children 
Reach  their  everlasting  home. 

5  Steadfast  then  in  our  endeavor 

Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be  ; 
And  forever,  and  forever, 

We  will  give  the  praise  to  Thee  ; 

Hallelujah 
Singing,  all  eternity. 


(Ploria  |3atrl. 


N.  B. — The  metre  marks,  aflBxed  to  the  ITj-mns, 
refer  to  a  division  of  the  Metres,  founded  on  the 
nature  of  the  verse,  into  four  Classes  marked — 
I.,  II.,  Ill-,  IV. 

Class  I.  includes  Common,  Long,  Short  and 
Peculiar  metres,  marked  C.  M.,  L.  M.,  S.  M., 
P.  M. 

Class  II.  includes  the  other  Iambic  metres,  eight 
in  number,  marked  II.  1,  II.  2,  II.  3,  II.  4,  &c., 
which  maybe  named  Two,  one;  Two,  two; 
Two,  three,  &c. 

Class  III.  includes  the  Trochaic  metres,  being 
five  in  number,  marked  III.  1,  III  2,  III,  3- 
&c.,  which  may  be  named  Three,  one;  Three, 
two,  &c, 

Class  IV.  includes  the  metres  consisting  of 
Anapaests,  being  five  in  number  marked  IV  1, 
IV.  2,  IV.  8,  &C-,  and  may  be  named  Four, 
one;  Four  tico,  &c. 

CLASS    1. 

CM. 
To  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 


380  GLORIA    PATRI. 

L.  M. 

To  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  Gob  whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 

Be  glory  as  it  was  of  old. 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  M. 
To  God  the  Fathkr,  Son, 

And  Spirit  glory  be, 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. 


II-l. 
To  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven's  triumphant  host, 

And  saints  on  earth  adore  ;. 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past. 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

II-2. 
To  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven's  triumphant  host, 

And  suifering  saints  on  earth  adore  ; 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past. 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 


GLORIA  PATRI.  381 

II-3. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 
II-4. 
To  God  the  Father,  Sox, 

And  Spirit  ever  hless'd. 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  address' d, 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 
II  5. 
To  God  the  Father,  and  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  ever  shall  be  given. 

II-6. 
Eternal  praise  be  given. 

And  songs  of  highest  worth 
By  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

And  all  the  saints  on  earth. 
To  God,  supreme  confess'd. 

To  Christ,  His  only  Sok, 
And  to  the  Spirit  bless'd, 

Eternal  Three  in  One. 


382  GLORIA     PATRI. 

II-7. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  bless'd, 

Supreme  o'er  earth  and  heaven, 
Eternal  Three  in  One  confess'd, 

Be  highest  glory  given, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 
II-8. 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
Be  everlasting  glory  given, 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Sox, 
And  God  the  Spirit  ;  equal  Three 
In  undivided  Unity, 

Ere  time  had  yet  its  course  begun: 
As  was,  and  is,  be  highest  praise. 
And  still  shall  be  through  endless  days. 

CLASS    III. 

III-1. 
IIoLT  Father,  holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One ! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  Thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  shall  be  ! 

III-2. 
Praise  the  Name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  Him  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  Him  all  ye  heavenly  host. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 


GLORIA     PATRI.  383 

III-3. 
Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 

Praise  the  Sox,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

III-4. 
To  the  Father,  throned  in  heaven, 
To  the  Saviour,  Christ,  His  Son, 
To  the  Spirit,  praise  be  given, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One  : 
As  of  old,  the  Trinity 
Still  is  worshipp'd  still  shall  be. 

III-o. 
Great  Jehovah  I   we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Sox, 
God  the  Spirit,  join'd  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  Throne  : 
Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

CLASS    IV. 

IV-1. 
By  angels  in  heaven 

Of  evei-y  degree. 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  address' d 
To  God  in  Three  Persons, 

One  God  ever  bless'd. 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

And  ever  shall  be. 


384  GLORIA    PATRL 

IV-2. 

All  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Sox, 
And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  canJ  bless'd, 

Th'  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  one, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

IV-3. 

All  praise  to  the  Father,  all  praise  to  the  Sox", 
All  praise  to  the  Spirt,  thrice  bless'd, 

The  holy,  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

IY-4. 
0  Father  Almighty,  to  Thee  be  address'd. 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,    one  Gou  ever 

bless'd, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from 

heaven. 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

IV-5. 
All  glory  and  praise  to  the  Father  be  given. 
The  Son,  and  the  Spirit,  from  earth  and  from 

heaven  ; 
As  was,  and  is  now,  be  supreme  adoration, 
And  ever  shall  be,  to  the  God  of  salvation. 

Come,  let  us  adore  Him  ;  come  bow  at  His  feet; 
Oh,  give  Him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
Andjoiuthe  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


FIRST  LINE. 


A  few  more  years  shall  roll  . 
A  hymn  for  martyrs  sweetly  sing    . 
A  living  stream  as  crystnl  clear 
A  mountain  fastness  is  our  God 
Abide  with  me  fast  falls  the  eventide 
A2;ain  the  Lord's  own  day  is  here  . 
Alleluia  song  of  sweetness     . 
All  glory  laud  and  honour     .     .     . 
All  hail  adored  Trinity     .... 
All  glorious  God  what  hymns  of  praise 
All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name 
All  ye  Avho  seek  for  sure  relief  .     . 
Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word  . 
Almighty  Lord,  before  Thy  throne 
Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny     . 
Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory     . 
Angels  lament,  beheld  your  God     . 
Angels  roll  the  rock  away  I   .      .      . 
And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God 
And  wilt  Thou  0,  Eternal  God  .     . 
Ann  of  the  Lord,  awake  !  awake  ! 
As  with  gladnesss  men  of  old     .     . 
As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 
A?  now  the  suns  declining  rays 
Asleep  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep  .     . 
At  the  Cross  her  station  keeping    . 
At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sine  . 
Awake  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve. 
Awake,  ye  saints,  awake ;     .     ,     . 

Be  Thou  my  Guardian  and  ray  Guide 
Before  Jehovah's  awful  Throne 
Before  the  ending  of  the  day     .      . 
Begin  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay  .     . 
Behold  the  messengers  of  Christ     . 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  !     .      .      . 
B9hold  the  radiant,  countless  host 
Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  --^f  earth 
Blest  Trinity,  from  mortal  sight     . 
Blest  is  the  tie  that  binds      .     .     . 
33 


Metre. 

:  Hymns. 

D.S.M 

4,3 

n.L  M 

344 

C.  M. 

193 

P.  M. 

189 

II-5 

327 

L.  M. 

303 

111-3 

37 

II-6 

r.4 

L.  M. 

120 

L.  M. 

172 

C.  M. 

205 

C.  M. 

lo9 

L.  M. 

308 

C.  M. 

379 

IM 

385 

III-5 

24 

C.  M. 

74 

III-l 

88 

C.  M. 

138 

L.  M. 

150 

L.  M. 

399 

III-2 

31 

L.  M. 

220 

C.  M 

326 

1.  M. 

407 

F.  M. 

77 

III-l 

84 

C.  M. 

219 

II-4 

297 

C.  M. 

290 

L.  M. 

208 

L.  M. 

325 

III. 

291 

C.  M. 

360 

P.  M. 

57 

C.  M. 

409 

IV-3 

207 

L.  M. 

116 

S.  M 

176 

386 


INDEX. 


FIRST  LINE. 


Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart  .  .  . 
Blest  Creator  of  the  light  .  .  . 
Bless'd  be  Thou  the  God  of  Israel  . 
Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem  . 
Blessed  Je.-us,  here  we  stand  .  . 
Blow  ye  the  trumpet  blow  I  .  .  . 
Bread  of  the  world  in  mercy  broken 
Bread  of  Heaven  on  Thee  we  feed  . 
Brief  life  is  here  our  portion  .  . 
Brightest  and  best  the  sons  of  morning 

Captains  of  the  saintly  band 
Come  Hoiy  (jlhost,  who  ever  one 
Come  Holy  Ghost  our  souls  inspire 
Come  Holy  Ghost '.  Creator,  come 
Come  Holy  Ghost !   Creator  blest,  . 
Come  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 
Come  hither  ye  faithful  .... 
Come  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid 

heart    . 
Come  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  dove 
Come  pure  hearts  in  sweetest  measure 
Come  Thou  Almighty  King  .      .     . 
Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
Come  Thou  Holy  Spirit  come  : 
Come  sing  with  holy  gladness     . 
Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay 
Come  ye  thankful  people  come  . 
Conquering  kings  their  titles  take  . 
Children  of  the  Heavenly  King 
Chriit'ns  awake  salute  the  happy  morn 
Christs'  foe  becomes  His  soldier 
Christ  from  the  dead  is  raised  . 
Christ  in  highest  heaven  enthroned 
Christ  is  risen  I  Christ  is  risen  I     . 
Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation 
Christ  the  L  iril  is  ris'n  to-day  .     . 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day  . 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again     . 
Christ  whose  glory  fills  the  skies     . 


-Metre. 

Hym   s 

S.  M. 

237 

nil 

334 

III-3 

226 

III-3 

151 

p.    M. 

130 

II-4. 

164 

p.   M. 

140 

III-l 

in 

IL6 

ISl 

p.   M. 

28 

IILl 

340 

h.  M. 

318 

L.   M. 

101 

C.  M. 

102 

L.    M. 

133 

C.   M. 

1113 

P     M. 

26 

C.    M. 

224 

L.    M. 

110 

P.   M. 

353 

P.  M. 

231 

C.  M. 

295 

III-l 

108 

II-6 

425 

ir-1 

87 

III  1 

372 

iii-i 

2:55 

iir-i 

199 

P     M. 

22 

II-6 

348 

c.  ir. 

93 

Ill  4 

31)1 

III-2 

b3 

Iir-3 

152 

III-l 

79 

Ill-l 

80 

IIM 

85 

III-l 

3.4 

INDEX. 


38t 


FIIIST    LINE. 


Creator  of  the  world,  to  Thee 
Creator  Spirit  by  whose  aid,       .     . 

Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust     . 
Da_y  (if  wrath  1  that  day  of  mourning 
Defend  lue  Lord  from  shame 
Disowned  of  heaven,  by  man  oppressed 
Dread  Jehovah  !   God  of  nations,  . 

Earth  has  many  a  noble  city     . 
Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save  .     . 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home     . 
Father  of  all,  whose  love  profound 
Father  of  mercies  !  bow  Thine  ear 
Father  of  mercies  !  in  Thy  word    . 
Father  to  Thee  my  soul  I  lift     .     . 
Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss    . 
Faith  leaves  our  gloomy  vale  of  night 
For  Thy  dear  saint,  0  Lord,       .     . 
For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace  .     . 
For  thee,  0  dear  dear  country  . 
For  Thee  0  God  our  constant  praise 
Forth  in  Thy  Name  0  Lord  I  go     . 
Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love       . 
Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be    .      . 
First  of  martyrs,  Thou,  whose  Name 
From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
From  Greenland's  icy  mountains  . 
From  highest  heaven,  th'  eternal  Son 


'Gainst  what  foeman  art  thou  rushing   III-5 

God  eternal,  mighty  king     .     . 

God  of  mercy.  God  of  grace  .     . 

God  our  Fathers  ;  by  whose  hand 

God  of  our  life;  to  Thee  we  call 

(jod  of  the  seas  I   Thine  awful  voice 

God  is  our  refuge  in  distress 

God  my  king,  Thy  might  confessing 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way     . 


Metre 

Hymns. 

h.  M. 

1        40 

L.   M. 

'      109 

C.   M. 

401 

P.    M. 

14 

S.   M. 

287 

L.   M. 

,     404 

III-3 

1     380 

III-3 

'       35 

II-3 

416 

S.   M. 

241 

L.  M. 

115 

L.   M. 

115 

C.  M. 

159 

C     M 

167 

C.  M. 

216 

L.   M. 

217 

S.    M. 

359 

III-l 

389 

1 1-6 

182 

L.   iM. 

275 

L.  iM. 

3i7 

C.   M. 

370 

C.   M. 

188 

III-l 

MU 

L.    M. 

3!U 

ir.fi 

31)7 

11-3 

247 

III-5 

349 

iii-i 

422 

1II-2 

36 

C.   M. 

223 

L.   M. 

381 

C.    M. 

414 

ir-2 

56 

111-3, 

212 

C    M.| 

269 

388 


INDEX. 


FIRST   LINE. 


Metre.'  Ilvnins. 


God  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 
God  the  Father,  from  Thy  throne 
(lod  the  Lord,  a  king  remaineth     . 
God,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven 
God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul 
God's  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount 
Go  forth  ye  heralds  in  my  Name     . 
Go  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord, 
Go  to  dark  Gethsemane    .     .     . 
Glory  to  Thee  my  God  this  night 
Glory  to  Thee  who  safe  has  kept 
Glory  to  Thee  0,  Lord,     .     .     . 
Glory  to  thee  Father  give 
Grace  !   'tis  a  charming  sound  . 
Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  shepherd 
Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear 
Great  God  !  this  sacred  day  of  Thine 
Great  God  I  to  Thee  my  evening  song 
Gieat  God  !  who  hid  from  mortal  sight 
Great  God  with  wond' rand  with  praise 
Great  mover  of  all  hearts  whose  hand 
Great  shepherd  of  Thy  people  hear 
Guide  me,  0  Thou  Great  Jehovah 


Hail !  holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  1  .     . 
Hail  I   Thou  once  despiseth  Jesus  . 
Hail  I  Thou  long  expected  Jesus     . 
Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise     . 
Hail  to  the  Lords  anointed  !       .     . 
Hark  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding  ; 
Hark  the  herald  angels  sing 
Hark  the  glad  sound,  Saviour  comes 
Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Have  marcy  Lord,  on  me       .      .     . 
Have  mercy  on  us,  God  most  high 
Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 
Heirs  of  unending  life       .... 
Here  in  Thy  Name,  eternal  God     . 
He's  come,  let  every  knee  be  bent. 


III-.S 

p.  SI. 
III-6 
p.  Ji. 

C.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
III-2 
L.  M. 
L.  M. 
S.  M. 
III-l 
S.    M. 

in- 3 

11-7. 
II-3- 

L.  M. 
L  JI. 
C.  M. 
II- I. 
C.   M. 

II1-3 


C.    M.  1 

III-3 
III-3 
I1I-3 
II-6. 
III-3 
III-l 

C.   M 

III-3 

S.  M. 
C.   M. 

I  £1-3 

S.  M. 
L.  M. 
C.   M. 


INDEX. 


!S9 


FIRST    LINE. 


He's  blest,  whose  sins  have  pardon 
gained  . 
He,  who  once  in  righteous  vengeance 
High  on  the  bending  willows  hung 
Holy!  Holy!  Holyl  Lord  Cod  almighty 
Holy  Father  *.   Great  Creator  !  .     . 
Hosanna  to  the  Living  Lord  ;     .     . 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet     . 
How  blest  were  they  who  walked  in  love 
How  bright  those  glorious  spirits  shine 
How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
How  wondrous  and  great       .     .     . 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord  .  .  . 
I'll  wash  my  hands  in  innocence  . 
In  grief  and  fear,  to  Thee  0  Lord 
In  loud  exalted  strains  .... 
In  mercy  not  in  wrath  .... 
In  Thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust  . 
In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father  .     . 

Jesus  !   and  shall  it  ever  be  .     .      . 
Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day  .     .     . 
Jesus  grant  me  this  I  pray     .     . 
Jesus  Lord,  we  kneel  before  Thee  . 
Jesus  lives  ;  no  longer  now  . 
Jesus  I  my  Saviour  look  on  me 
Jesus  my  strength,  my  hope       .     . 
Jesus  our  hope,  our  hearts  desire  . 
Jesus  Saviour  of  my  soul       .      .      . 
Jesus  shall  reign  where'ere  the  sun 
Jesus  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
Jesus  Thy  mercies  are  untold     .     . 
Jesus  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
Jesus  the  very  thought  is  sweet 
Jerusalem,   my  happy  home       .     . 
Jerusalem  the  golden  [ 
Join  all  the  glorious  names    . 
Joy  to  the  world  !   the  Lord  is  come  I 
Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 


L.  5f. 

274 

I1I-4 

67 

L.  M. 

405 

P.  M 

117 

III-5 

118 

L.  M. 

9 

S.  M. 

38 

L.  M. 

42 

C  M. 

351 

C.  M. 

203 

IV-1. 

402 

S.  M. 

175 

C.  M. 

157 

C.  M. 

387 

II-4 

299 

S.  M. 

270 

C.  M. 

259 

P.  M. 

427 

L.  M. 

215 

III-l 

82 

III-l 

242 

III-5 

48 

P.  M. 

92 

P.  M. 

296 

S.  M 

286 

C.  M. 

100 

III-l 

191 

L.  M. 

393 

L.  M. 

190 

C  M. 

236 

C.  1[. 

195 

L.  M. 

265 

C.  M. 

184 

iiie. 

183 

II-4. 

28S 

c.  jr. 

34 

1  p.  M. 

187 

390 


INDEX. 


FIRST   LINE. 


Let  every  heart  exulting  beat  .  .  [ 
Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  bless'd 
Let  me  not,  Thou  king  eternal,  .  I 
Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 
Lights  abode,  celestial  Salem  .  .  | 
Lights  glittering  morn  bedecks  the  sky 
Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
Lo  !  He  comes  with  clouds  descending 
Lo  I  now  is  our  accepted  day    .  I 

Lo  round  the  throne,  a  glorious  band 
Lo  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses     .     .      I 
Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee .      | 
Lord  !   dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing    ' 
Lord,  forever  at  Thy  side,     ...      I 
Lord,  go  with  us  and  we  go        .     .      I 
Lord,  in  Thy  name  Thy  servants  plead 
Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days 
Lord  of  the  worlds  above       .     .     . 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again 
Lord  pour  Thy  spirit  from  on  high 
Lord,  Thine  appointed  servants  bless 
Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven  ;   . 
Lord,  with  glowing  heart  Id  praise 
Thee     . 
Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne 
Lord  Divine,  all  love  excelling 


Magnify  Jehovah's  name 
Morn  of  morns,  and  day  of  days  ;   . 
iSortals,  awake,  with  angels  join,    . 
My  faiih  looks  up  to  Thee     .     .     . 
jMy  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread  . 
My  God  accept  my  heart  this  d:,j 
My  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art, 
My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be,   .      . 
My  God,  when  at  Thy  throne  I  bend 
My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see  . 
My  Saviour  I  as  Thou  wilt !       .     . 


L.  M. 

248 

L.  M. 

258 

P.  M 

13 

L.  M. 

408 

III-3 

292 

L.  M. 

81 

III-3 

16 

III-5 

1 

L  M. 

45 

L.  JI. 

367 

C.  M. 

406 

C.  M. 

201 

iri-5 

309 

iii-i 

197 

iii-i 

418 

C.  M. 

3  SO 

CM. 

412 

11-4. 

3U4 

II-3 

373 

L.  M. 

147 

C.  M. 

148 

III-3 

123 

III-3 

200 

C.  M. 

63 

Ill  3 

202 

III-l 

263 

III-l 

301 

C.  M. 

23 

p  jr. 

134 

L.  M. 

'  137 

C.  M. 

1.33 

C.  M. 

238 

1  243 

L.  M. 

1   46 

L.  M. 

'  228 

L.  M. 

'  300 

P.  M. 

239 

INDEX. 


:oi 


FIRST    LINE. 


Nearer  my  God,  to  Thee       .     .      . 

New  every  morning  is  the  love  . 
No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
Not  by  the  martyr's  death  alone     . 
Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts  . 
Now  may  the  God  of  grace  and  power 
Now  my  soul,  Thy  voice  upraising 
Now  thank  we  all,  our  God       .      . 
Now  that  the  daylight  fills  the  sky 
Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone  . 

0  b^ess  the  Lord,  my  soul,     .      .      . 
0  Uless'd  Day,  when  first  was  poured 
0  come,  0  come,  Emanuel,   . 
0  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile, 
0  Christ,  Redeemer  of  our  race 
0  Christ,  Who  dost  prepare  a  place 
0  come  loud  anthems  let  us  sing     . 
0  Carist,  who  is  the  Light  and  i)ay 
0  D>y  of  re?t  and  gladness     . 
0  Father  Thou  who  hast  created  all 
0  God  of  Hosts,  the  migh:}-  Lord     . 
0  God  of  truth,  0  Ljrd  of  night      . 
0  God  of  all  the  strength  and  power 
0  God  of  Love,  0  king  of  Pejce     . 
0  God  our  help  in  ages  past,      .     . 
0  God  my  heart  is  fully  bent      .      . 
0  God,  my  gracious  God  to  Thee   , 
0  God,  my  heart  is  fix'd  'tis  bent  . 
0  God,  Thy  soldier's  great  reward 
0  God  unseen,  yet  ever  neir     . 
0  guardian  ot  the  Church  Divine    . 
0  happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice 
0  heavenly  Jerusalem       .... 
0  heavenly  word,  eternal  light, 
0  help  us  Lord,  ea-h  hour  of  need 
0  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord,      .     .      . 
0  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  grace     .      . 
0  Holy  Content  to  dwe'l  .... 
0  Jesus,  king  most  won.lerful    . 


Metre. 

Ilj-mus. 

P.  jr. 

230 

L.  M. 

315 

L.  M. 

177 

L.  M. 

363 

C.  JI. 

323 

L.  H. 

384 

III-3 

62 

P.  M. 

37G 

L.  M. 

313 

in-1 

311 

S.  if. 

262 

L.  M. 

3ii 

II-3 

11 

L.  M. 

73 

L.  M. 

25 

L.  M. 

251 

L.  M. 

279 

L.  M. 

333 

II-6 

122 

P.  M. 

126 

C.  M. 

250 

L.  M. 

3i;g 

L.  M. 

330 

L.  M. 

383 

C.  M. 

185 

C.  M. 

281 

II-2 

307 

L  jr. 

255 

L.  jr. 

353 

C  Jt. 

142 

L.  Jt. 

IJG 

L.  M. 

lol 

n-6 

36G 

L.  Jt 

10 

c.  jr. 

232 

L.  JI. 

lU 

c.  >r. 

113 

L.  M. 

421 

c.  jr. 

263 

192 


INDEX. 


FIRST  LINE. 


M  t.o    Ilvmns. 


0  Jesus,   Lord  of  Light  and  grace 
0  Lord,  in  perfect  bliss  above     .     . 
0  Lord,  turn  not  Thy    face  from  us 
0  Lord  most  high  eternal  king  .     . 
0  Lord  of  hosts,  whose  glory  fills  . 
0  Lord  behold  before  Thy  throne  . 
0  love  who  formedst  me  to  wear     . 
0  love,  how  deep  I   how  broad  I    how 
0  light,  whose  beams  illumine  all  [high 
0  Paradise  !   0  Paradise  !       ..." 
0  praise  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place 

0  praise  ye  the  Lord, 

0  render  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord 
0  sacred  Head  surrounded     ... 
0  sacred  Head,  now  wounded     . 
0  Saviour  who  for  man  hast  trod    . 
0  Sion,  open  wide  thy  gates       .      . 
0  sinner,  lift  the  eve  of  faith     .     . 
0  Spirit  of  the  Living  God,  .     ,     , 
0  Thou  to  whose  all  creatures  bow 
0  Thou  to  whom  all  searching  sight 
0  Thou  who  dost  to  man  accord 
0  Thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flow 
0  Thou  whose  all  redeeming  might 
0  Trinity,  most  blessed  light       .     . 
0  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear  .     . 
0  with  due  rev'rence  let  us  all  . 
0  where  shall  rest  be  found  .     .     , 
0  worship  the  king      .... 
O'er  mountain  tops  the  mount  of  God 
O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness  . 
Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe       .     .     . 
Oh,  what  if  we  are  Christ's  .      .     . 
Once  more,  0  Lord,  Thy  sign  shall  be 
On  the  mountain's  top  appearing  . 
Once  more  the  solemn  season  calls 
On  this  day  the  first  of  days 
Oat  of  the  deep  I  call        .... 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead     . 
Our  blest  Redeemer  ere  He  breathed 


L.  M. 

316 

L.  M. 

1   41 

C.  M. 

58 

L.  M 

97 

L.  M. 

149 

L.  M 

426 

11-3 

'  249 

L.  M. 

26(5 

IL3 

253 

p.  M. 

293 

L.  M. 

210 

IV-1 

211 

C.  M. 

280 

II-6 

69 

n-6 

75 

L.  .M. 

98 

C.  M. 

350 

II-7 

70 

L.  M. 

395 

C.  M 

271 

L.  M. 

47 

II-l 

51 

C.  M. 

192 

L.  M. 

355 

L.  M. 

332 

C.  M. 

156 

C.  M. 

153 

S.  M. 

222 

IV-1 

252 

0.  M 

39 

iir-5 

403 

iir-i! 

234 

S.M.I 

339 

C.  M.l 

8 

III-5 

30 

C.  M. 

50 

HI  1 

.302 

S.  M.i 

289 

L.  M. 

95 

C.  JI.i 

111 

INDEX. 


393 


FIRST    LINE. 


Praise  my  soul,  the  king  of  heaven, 
Praise,  0  praise  our  God  and  king, 
Praise  to  God;  immortal  praise 
Praise  to  God,  who  reigns  above,    . 
Praise  the  Lord  I  ye  heavens  ado'e 
Praise  we  the  Lord  this  day     .  [Him. 


Regard  my  words,  0  gracious  Lord, 
Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord. 
Rejoice  I  the  Lord  is  king  I   .     ,      . 
Resting  from  His  work  to-da}--  . 
Ride  on  I  ride  on  in  majesty 
Rise  I  crown" d  and  light,  imperial  Sa 

lem  rise  I      . 
Rise  my  soul  and  stretch  thy  wings 
R:)ckofAges,  c'eft  fur  me     .     . 
Ruler  of  the  hosts  of  lijcht     .     . 


Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations 
.Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing. 
Saviour  I  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
Saviour,  when  night  involves  the  skies 
Saviour  when  in  dust  to  Thee  .     . 
Salvation  doth  to  God  belong     .     . 
Salvation  I   oh,  the  joyful  sound,     . 
Sea  He  comes  I  whom  every  nation 
See  the  destined  day  arive  ! 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing' 
Sinner  rouse  thee  from  thy  s'.eep    . 
Since  Christ  our  passover  is  slain  . 
Sing  my  soul.  His  wondrous  love    . 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  a  new  made  song 
Sion's  daughter,  weep  no  more 
Softly  now  the  light  of  day  .     .     , 
Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise,    .... 
Soldiers,  who  are  Christ's  below    . 
Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sing ;      . 
Sovereign  ruler  of  the  skies       .     . 


Met.e. 

IlymiH. 

III-3 

233 

IIM 

371 

III-2 

369 

L.   M. 

363 

III-3 

246 

.    S.   M. 

i 

352 

1   C.   M. 

319 

1    P.   M. 

378 

i    F.    M. 

229 

III-l 

78 

L.   M. 

65 

,    ILo 

29 

1  r.  M. 

198 

in- 2 

]  SO 

:  III  1 

112 

III- 3 

392 

III-3 

163 

,  1II-3 

124 

L     M. 

310 

:  IIL2 

76 

L.   3C 

377 

C.   M 

173 

III  3 

6 

III-l 

72 

'    p.   M. 

20 

Ill- 1 

284 

C.    M. 

91 

III-l 

168 

C.   M. 

7 

III-2 

68 

Ill-l 

322 

S.    M. 

127 

III-l 

129 

!  III-l 

214 

;  lll-l 

171 

304 


INDEX. 


FIRST  LINE. 


Metre.    Ilyniiis. 


Spirit  of  mercy  truth  anil  love 
Spirit  of  truth'!   on  this  Thy  day     . 
Sun  of  my  soul.  Thou  Saviour  dear 
Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go, 
Sweet  is  the  work,   my  God,  my  king 
Sweet  the  moments  rich  in  blessino; 


Take  up  thy  Cross  !  the  Saviour  said 
That  day  uf  wrath,  that  dreadful  day 
The  ancient  law  dejtarts  .... 
The-day  of  resurrection  ' 
The  earth  0  Lord,  is  one  wide  field 
The  eternal  gifrs  of  Christ  the  king 
The  great  forerunner  of  the  morn  . 
The  gentle  Saviour  cnlls  .... 
The  Cod  of  Abraham  praise  .  • 
The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with 

thorns  . 
The  Lamb's  high  banq't  called  to  share 
The  life  whicu  Gods  incarnate  word  j 
The  Lord  my  pasture  sliall  prepare  j 
The  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spal-ie  \ 
The  Lord  Himself,  the  mighty  Liord  ; 
The  name  of  our  God  .  .     .      .      j 

The  people  that  in  darkness  sat 
The  royal  banners  forward  go  •  .  1 
The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn  .  ' 
The  race  that  long  in  dai  kuess  pined 
The  spirit  in  our  hearts  .  .  .  .  t 
The  starry  firmament  on  high    .  j 

The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise! 
The  strife  is  o'er  the  batt.e  dime     . 
The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war  . 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high     . 
The  year  is  gone  bej'ond  recall 
Thee  will  I  bless,  my  Uod  my  king 
There  is  a  blessed  home     .... 
There  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read 
There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 


20J: 

15 
34f) 


II-6. 

94 

C.  M. 

338 

L.  M. 

357 

L.  M. 

350 

S.  SI. 

T?5 

P.  M 

206 

C.  M. 

204 

S  M. 

SO 

C.  M. 

342 

ir-3. 

no 

II-2. 

2r.4 

C.  M. 

27.') 

IV- 1 

270 

C.  M. 

32 

L.  M. 

59 

c.  ir. 

244 

C.  M. 

19 

S.  M. 

283 

L.  M. 

101 

P.  M. 

209 

P.  M. 

90 

C.  M. 

180 

L.  M 

162 

C.  M. 

390 

C.  M. 

213 

P  M. 

364 

c.  :.[. 

43 

C.  M. 

166 

INDEX. 


395 


FIRST    LINE.  I  Metre.  Hymns. 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  . 
Thou,   whose  almighly  word. 
Thou  art  the  way  to  Thee  alone 
Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,    but  v<e 

will  not  deplore  Thee    . 
Thou  art  gone  up  on  high     .     .     . 
Thou  (jiod  all  honour  jjower  .     . 
Through  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  us 
Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 
Thine  forever  !   God  of  love  I 
"Tis  by  Thy  strength  mountains  stand 
Time  hastens  on  ye  longing  saints 
Thy  chastening  wrath,  0  Lord  restrain 
Thy  presence  Lord,  hath  me  supplied 
To  bless  Thy  chosen  race 
To  celebrate  Thy  praise  0  Lord 
To  Christ  the  Prince  of  peace  . 
To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name   • 
To  the  name  of  our  salvation     . 
To  Jesus,  our  exa'ted  love     . 
Triumphant  Zion  I  lift  thy  head     . 

Watchman  I  tell  us  of  the  night,     . 
We  build  with  fruitless  cost,  un  ess 
AVe  sing  the  praise  of  Him  who  died 
What  our  Father  does  is  well     . 
What  star  is  this  with  beams  so  bright 
AYhen    God  of  old,   came  down  from  I 
heaven,     .      i 
When  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer 
AVhen  in  the  huur  of  utmost  need        I 
When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross        ' 
When  Jesus  left  His  heavenly  throne 
When  Lord,  to  this,  our  Western  land 
A'/hen  our  heads  are  bowed  with  w  e 
When  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild 
tempest  is  streaming     .      \ 
Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands  | 
"While  saepherds  watched  their  Iluckj 
by  night     .      | 


c.  Ar. 

225 

p.    M. 

.338 

C.   JI. 

196 

p.  M. 

410 

S.  M. 

99 

C.    M. 

136 

I1I-4 

331 

C.    M. 

54 

in-1 

285 

C     M. 

374 

C.   M. 

388 

C.    M. 

386 

L.    M. 

261 

S     M. 

256 

C.   .M. 

25 1 

S.  M. 

240 

C.   M. 

174 

iri-3 

245 

L.   M. 

139 

I..   11. 

179 

IIM 

4 

C.    M. 

282 

L     M. 

60 

iri-i 

375 

L.   il. 

33 

C.   M. 

107 

L.   M. 

267 

L.  M. 

38  2 

L.   M. 

61 

C.  M 

420 

ILL 

396 

lil-i 

411 

IV-5. 

415 

L.   M. 

55 

17 


396 


IXDEX. 


FIRST   LINE. 

Metre. 

IIymn3. 

■V7hile  Thee  I  seek  protecting  power 

C.   M. 

221 

AVhile  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

III-l 

391 

AVho  are  there  in  bright  array  ? 

III-l 

3:)8 

AVho  are  there  like  stars  appearing 

1 1 1-4 

365 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom 

111-4 

63 

With  Christ  we  share  a  mystic  grace 

C.   M. 

128 

AVith  glory  clad,  with  strength  arrayed 

L.   «. 

278 

With  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day     . 

ll-l. 

178 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth  . 

L.  M. 

260 

Witness  ye  men  and  angels  now      . 

C.   M. 

132 

Word  supreme,  before  creation 

III-3 

343 

Ye  choirs  of  new  Jerusalem       .      . 

C.   M. 

89 

Ye  christian  heralds  go  proclaim  . 

I^.   M. 

400 

Ye  fields  of  light,  celestial  plains  . 

II-l. 

170 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord       .     .     . 

C.  M. 

194 

Ye  servants  of  our  glorious  king     . 

L.  M. 

354 

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